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P320 RSG

1997 Fiat Punto 75 S

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

80,544 mi
Last recorded80,544 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S81,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 RSG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 80,544 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 80,102 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,999 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 69,999 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 69,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 64,960 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 64,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2006 64,939 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 S?

Based on 1,229 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

58.5%
Pass Rate
5,665
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 79
position lamp(s) not working 72
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P320 RSG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 81,044 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 75 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P320 RSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P320 RSG registered?

P320 RSG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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