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P157 PND

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,319 mi
Last recorded64,319 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,319 miles

Both front and offside rear wheel rims corroded but noy seriously weakened.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,319 miles

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

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Both front and offside rear wheel rims corroded but noy seriously weakened.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 63,530 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear brakes back plates corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear subframe corroded

Sections of underbody/floor pan corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,530 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear brakes back plates corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

Sections of underbody/floor pan corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,737 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 61,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,996 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,024 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 57,024 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 53,972 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,972 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,600 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 45,797 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,797 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 PND is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PND, 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 PND registered?

P157 PND is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P157 PND safe to buy?

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