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P145 NWF

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,810 mi
Last recorded75,810 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 NWF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front floor pan corroded

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

Fail 24 May 2010 75,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front floor pan corroded

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 19 May 2009 73,320 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

near side rear floor panel corroding

nearside front tyre cracked and worn on outer edge

offside rear floor panel corroding

Fail 1 May 2009 73,320 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak.

inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre cracked,also tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

n/s/r floorpan corroded.

o/s/f floorpan corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,649 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion around both front floor pans.

Surface corrosion around rear jacking mounts.

Pass 1 May 2007 67,434 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,818 miles

baffles in exhaust noisy

oil leak

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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P145 NWF is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,581cc 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 P145 NWF, 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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P145 NWF is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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