MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
42% imbalance on rear service brakes .
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?
Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P171 TYG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Blue 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 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 78,077 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P171 TYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto 55 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P171 TYG registered?
P171 TYG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 30 May 1997.
Is P171 TYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P171 TYG 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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