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P135 XEU

1997 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,322 mi
Last recorded87,322 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2012 87,322 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from center pipe

Pass 10 Nov 2012 87,322 miles

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from center pipe

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,365 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,416 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,842 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,559 miles

both handbrake cables outer casing broken, nearside cable hanging down low.

offside rear tyre cracking badly around walls

Fail 8 Oct 2007 74,557 miles

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

both handbrake cables outer casing broken, nearside cable hanging down low.

offside rear tyre cracking badly around walls

Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,872 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 71,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P135 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P135 XEU, 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 P135 XEU registered?

P135 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P135 XEU safe to buy?

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