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P132 WHU

1997 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,288 mi
Last recorded82,288 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,642 miles

both rear indicators discolouring

nearside rear childseat fitted therefore not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside & nearside floor to sills corroding

offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,409 miles

hand brake warning lamp on

offside and nearside hand brake cables loose

offside floor to sill corroding

offside headlamp glass damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Apr 2009 81,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake warning lamp on

offside and nearside hand brake cables loose

offside floor to sill corroding

offside headlamp glass damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2008 81,225 miles

drivers door handle sticking

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2008 81,223 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door handle sticking

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,980 miles

O/S HEADLAMP DAMAGED,SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD ENDS,REAR INDICATORS BULBS DISCOLOURING,EXHAUST NOISY.

Fail 17 Apr 2007 80,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S HEADLAMP DAMAGED

REAR INDICATOR BULBS DISCOLOURING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S & N/S TRACK ROD ENDS

Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,954 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES,O/S/R & N/S/R WORN/SLIGHT PLAY,SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R & N/S/R RADIUS ARMS.

Fail 21 Apr 2006 80,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES

O/S/R & N/S/R SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS WORN / SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/R & N/S/R RADIUS ARM BUSHES

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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P132 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P132 WHU, 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 P132 WHU registered?

P132 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P132 WHU safe to buy?

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