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P179 ONW

1997 Fiat Punto 55 S

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,087 mi
Last recorded69,087 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S74,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 ONW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,610 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 60,607 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 63,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 52,110 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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P179 ONW is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P179 ONW, 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 P179 ONW registered?

P179 ONW is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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