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P164 PGV

1997 Fiat Punto 55 S

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,883 mi
Last recorded132,883 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S74,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 PGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2009 132,883 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 124,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake needs adjusting

oil leak from sump

Pass 10 Jan 2007 116,508 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 116,508 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 107,616 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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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.

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