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P146 WHU

1997 Fiat Punto 55 S

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,968 mi
Last recorded59,968 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S74,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2009 59,772 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,422 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 44,935 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 44,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,212 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 38,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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P146 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 74,767 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P146 WHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P146 WHU registered?

P146 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P146 WHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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