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P134 PAR

1997 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,062 mi
Last recorded76,062 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 PAR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 76,062 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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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P134 PAR is a 1997 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P134 PAR, 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 P134 PAR registered?

P134 PAR is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P134 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P134 PAR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P134 PAR have outstanding finance?

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