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P138 THW

1997 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,622 mi
Last recorded58,622 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 THW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 58,622 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body cills both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 55,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 55,518 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,982 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight cracks in both rear tyre walls

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,291 miles

slight cracks in both rear tyre walls

Fail 14 Jun 2012 53,057 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,925 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,015 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 50,121 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,121 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,495 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,016 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,572 miles

slight corrosion in floors †slight movement in rear sub frame bushes †o/s/front brake binding †sump corroded †oil leak engine †

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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P138 THW is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P138 THW, 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 P138 THW registered?

P138 THW is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P138 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 THW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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