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P171 TYG

1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,615 mi
Last recorded38,615 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX78,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 TYG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,615 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,913 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 34,910 miles

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 .

Fail 5 Jun 2006 30,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,560 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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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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