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P235 PLB

1997 Fiat Punto S 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,854 mi
Last recorded67,854 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 6074,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 PLB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 60,242 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 60,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 57,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,003 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 54,003 miles

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

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

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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P235 PLB is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P235 PLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P235 PLB?

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What year was P235 PLB registered?

P235 PLB is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P235 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 PLB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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