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P340 LBU

1997 Fiat Punto S 60

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,235 mi
Last recorded74,235 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 6074,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 LBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 74,235 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 73,141 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 73,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,051 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 70,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 66,755 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 66,755 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Nov 2005 6,675 miles

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

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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P340 LBU is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P340 LBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P340 LBU registered?

P340 LBU is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P340 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 LBU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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