MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
hand brake needs adjusting
oil leak from sump
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?
Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P164 PGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 74,767 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P164 PGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P164 PGV registered?
P164 PGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 31 January 1997.
Is P164 PGV safe to buy?
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