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P162 RGV

1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,021 mi
Last recorded134,021 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX78,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 RGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 134,021 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/ hand brake cable deteriorating

timing cover loose

Fail 10 Mar 2009 133,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/ hand brake cable deteriorating

timing cover loose

Pass 21 Mar 2008 112,878 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 112,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 104,992 miles

n/s/r indicator discoloured, rear and o/s/f shock absorbers slight misting of oil.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 96,580 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 96,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 SX?

Based on 6,959 MOT tests across 1,489 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,783
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 552
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 544
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 477
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P162 RGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 78,682 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 75 SX fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P162 RGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P162 RGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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