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P159 PND

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,251 mi
Last recorded70,251 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 PND
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

n/s/f inner c.v boot clip missing

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Mar 2010 70,227 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

n/s/f inner c.v boot clip missing

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,815 miles

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Fail 11 Sep 2008 69,815 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,342 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 68,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,218 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 62,218 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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P159 PND is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P159 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 P159 PND registered?

P159 PND is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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