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P137 WHY

1997 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

59,916 mi
Last recorded59,916 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 59,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 59,911 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 55,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 51,899 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2007 47,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 47,766 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 43,540 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 43,540 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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P137 WHY is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 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 P137 WHY, 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 P137 WHY registered?

P137 WHY is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P137 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 WHY 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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