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P266 VGE

1997 Fiat Punto 55

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,089 mi
Last recorded138,089 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 VGE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 138,089 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 132,922 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 126,683 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 126,683 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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P266 VGE is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 74,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P266 VGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P266 VGE registered?

P266 VGE is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P266 VGE safe to buy?

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