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P156 RBF

1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,683 mi
Last recorded57,683 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX78,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 RBF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,683 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 57,591 miles

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

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

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

Advise back box security

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front toeing eye under vehicle damaged

Genral corrosion started under vehicle very borderline in places

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

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

Oil leak on engine both front and rear

battery insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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P156 RBF is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 78,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P156 RBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P156 RBF registered?

P156 RBF is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P156 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 RBF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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