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P28 GWL

1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,690 mi
Last recorded53,690 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta55,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 GWL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,690 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 53,637 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

anti roll bar bush very badly cracked and perished

both back tyres have major cracking in the outer wall and the o/s/r has a nail in

both front tyres badly perished

cv joint starting to split on the n/s/

gearbox rubber mounting major cracking and perishing

key often gets stuck in ignition barrel

major oil leak from rocker cover gasket

no rear wiper blade

seat belt starting to frade

slight play in steering wheel side to side

Fail 15 Feb 2007 52,246 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,246 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta?

Based on 1,848 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 128
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
position lamp(s) not working 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
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P28 GWL is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 55,090 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 60 SX Selecta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P28 GWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P28 GWL registered?

P28 GWL is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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