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P137 SFB

1997 Fiat Punto 55 S

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,951 mi
Last recorded65,951 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S74,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 SFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,956 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 64,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre 2 1/2mm

Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,699 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,084 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 56,084 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 50,868 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 50,868 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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P137 SFB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 74,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P137 SFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P137 SFB registered?

P137 SFB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P137 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 SFB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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