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P161 TGY

1997 Fiat Punto S 60

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,954 mi
Last recorded64,954 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 6074,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 TGY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,954 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads starting to wear

n/s/f cv boot starting to crack

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

tyre wear starting on both fronts

Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,923 miles

DENT IN N/S/DOOR AND IN BONET

TYRE SIZE 155/70/13T N/S/FRONT 7mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 6mm O/S/REAR 5mm

Fail 3 Jul 2006 51,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

DENT IN N/S/DOOR AND IN BONET

TYRE SIZE 155/70/13T N/S/FRONT 7mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 6mm O/S/REAR 5mm

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,820 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,820 miles

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

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

both wipers just clear screen

chip in zone A close to limit

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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P161 TGY is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 74,667 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 S 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P161 TGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto S 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P161 TGY registered?

P161 TGY is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P161 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 TGY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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