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P297 KKV

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,010 mi
Last recorded69,010 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 KKV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 69,010 miles

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

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

Slight perishing on rear tyres.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 60,933 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 60,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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P297 KKV is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 88,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P297 KKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P297 KKV registered?

P297 KKV is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P297 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P297 KKV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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