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P187 NKY

1997 Fiat Punto 55 S

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,117 mi
Last recorded105,117 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S74,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 NKY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 105,117 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside & offside floor to sill slight corrosion

offside handbrake cable outer deterioated

Fail 8 Oct 2008 104,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside & offside floor to sill slight corrosion

offside handbrake cable outer deterioated

Pass 11 Oct 2007 98,268 miles

both rear tyres have sidewall crackes

Pass 12 Oct 2006 91,598 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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P187 NKY is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P187 NKY, 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 P187 NKY registered?

P187 NKY is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 25 May 1997.

Is P187 NKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 NKY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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