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P320 PLB

1997 Fiat Punto S 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,505 mi
Last recorded135,505 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 6074,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 PLB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 135,505 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 135,463 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight leak on centre exhaust joint

some deterioration to front number plate

some reduced working surface on inner face of n/s front brake disc

Pass 6 Sep 2008 121,655 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 121,651 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/f rear foot&hand brake slight grabsand free trun by hand also n/s o/f n/sfloor and inner & outer sill on boader line

Pass 18 Sep 2007 109,332 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 109,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

headlamp aim not tested

Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,957 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 95,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 83,459 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 83,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

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

Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P320 PLB is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P320 PLB, 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 P320 PLB registered?

P320 PLB is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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