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P131 PBK

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,264 mi
Last recorded77,264 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 PBK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,264 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,651 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 75,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 66,196 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 66,196 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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P131 PBK is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P131 PBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P131 PBK registered?

P131 PBK is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P131 PBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 PBK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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