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P23 PJN

1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,091 mi
Last recorded143,091 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX78,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 PJN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2009 143,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 134,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 125,665 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 120,241 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 120,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P23 PJN is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P23 PJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P23 PJN registered?

P23 PJN is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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