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P160 PGV

1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,596 mi
Last recorded113,596 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX78,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 PGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2009 113,596 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 113,596 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2008 105,970 miles

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

rear subframe front bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2008 105,970 miles

rear subframe front bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,161 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 83,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 83,160 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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P160 PGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Blue 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 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 78,077 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 55 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P160 PGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P160 PGV registered?

P160 PGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P160 PGV safe to buy?

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