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P140 OEG

1997 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,026 mi
Last recorded73,026 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 OEG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,026 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 73,026 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,488 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 63,488 miles

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

n/s/r lights flicker intermitently with tail light and indicator on.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 54,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 52,258 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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P140 OEG is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P140 OEG, 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 P140 OEG registered?

P140 OEG is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P140 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 OEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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