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P211 WHY

1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,164 mi
Last recorded104,164 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX78,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 104,164 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 104,163 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 98,097 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel

N/S sill is damaged slightly

Oil leak from engine

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 98,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Handbrake lever has long travel

N/S sill is damaged slightly

Oil leak from engine

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 90,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 79,719 miles

n/s/r wheel rim deformed

o/s/r door handle broken

o/s/r tyre close to limit

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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P211 WHY is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P211 WHY, 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 P211 WHY registered?

P211 WHY is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 3 May 1997.

Is P211 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P211 WHY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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