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P142 PND

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,739 mi
Last recorded108,739 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 PND
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 108,739 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 107,878 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 107,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 100,108 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 93,003 miles

Front disc pads low.Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.Handbrake cable at n/s outer cover split.Small blow & corrosion on exhaust.

Pass 1 May 2007 84,708 miles

Play in rear subframe front bushes o/s & n/s.Corrosion on rear floors o/s & n/s.

Pass 9 May 2006 72,581 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 72,581 miles

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

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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P142 PND is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P142 PND, 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 P142 PND registered?

P142 PND is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P142 PND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P142 PND shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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