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P240 NKY

1997 Fiat Punto S 60

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,145 mi
Last recorded96,145 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 6074,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 NKY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2009 96,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2009 96,145 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 87,334 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 87,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,033 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 79,033 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres has slight cracking on tread pattern.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 73,260 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 73,260 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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P240 NKY is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P240 NKY, 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 P240 NKY registered?

P240 NKY is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P240 NKY safe to buy?

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