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P35 VUB

1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

114,805 mi
Last recorded114,805 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX78,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 VUB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2008 114,805 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 105,860 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 105,860 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 SX?

Based on 6,959 MOT tests across 1,489 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,783
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 552
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 544
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 477
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P35 VUB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 78,682 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 SX fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P35 VUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P35 VUB registered?

P35 VUB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P35 VUB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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