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P161 WOU

1997 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,444 mi
Last recorded52,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 WOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2010 52,444 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s mirror glass chipped

Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,444 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s mirror glass chipped

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,869 miles

offside headlamp glass holed

oil leak auto box poss hoses

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,760 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak contaminating n/s f flexi hose

Fail 26 Jun 2008 46,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak contaminating n/s f flexi hose

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 35,882 miles

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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P161 WOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P161 WOU, 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 P161 WOU registered?

P161 WOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P161 WOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 WOU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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