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P156 XAG

1997 Fiat Punto 55 S

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,995 mi
Last recorded68,995 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S74,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 XAG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,995 miles

slight wear in offside front lower arm rear bush

Fail 23 Jan 2009 68,833 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear in offside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,553 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 57,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,741 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 47,449 miles

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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P156 XAG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P156 XAG, 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 P156 XAG registered?

P156 XAG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P156 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 XAG shows 6 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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