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P158 PND

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,934 mi
Last recorded65,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 PND
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,830 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 63,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,440 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,759 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,057 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,819 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 47,211 miles

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

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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P158 PND is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P158 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 P158 PND registered?

P158 PND is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P158 PND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 PND shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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