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P157 PGV

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,909 mi
Last recorded171,909 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 PGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 171,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 162,870 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 162,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 154,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 143,589 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 132,869 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 132,865 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 122,169 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 111,517 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate.

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

Track rod end rubbers split.

brake pedal rubber starting to split.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 100,436 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear floor rusty

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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P157 PGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P157 PGV, 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 P157 PGV registered?

P157 PGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P157 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 PGV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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