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P23 XEU

1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,788 mi
Last recorded90,788 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX78,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 90,788 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

both rear inner flitch panels are starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jul 2008 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs are lipped

both rear inner flitch panels are starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2007 78,717 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 78,458 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,693 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 64,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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 XEU 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 50%.

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 XEU, 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 P23 XEU registered?

P23 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P23 XEU safe to buy?

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