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P218 PJA

1997 Fiat Punto S 60

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,913 mi
Last recorded98,913 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 6074,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 PJA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 98,913 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 98,913 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 91,022 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 91,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,914 miles

will shortly need front brake discs and exhaust repaired

Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,290 miles

slight leak on n/s rear shocker

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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P218 PJA is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 74,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto S 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P218 PJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto S 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P218 PJA registered?

P218 PJA is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P218 PJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 PJA 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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