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P370 MBP

1997 Fiat Punto 55

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,670 mi
Last recorded98,670 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 MBP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,670 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear hand brake cable corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 93,699 miles

front brake pads very low

front discs corroded

surface corrosion in os ns inner sills

washers on os poor

Fail 1 Mar 2008 93,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads very low

front discs corroded

surface corrosion in os ns inner sills

washers on os poor

Pass 14 Mar 2007 85,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 85,548 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

engine sump corroded through and leaking oil.

o/s/r door handle faulty.

some general under body corosion,

some perrish cracks in front brake hoses.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 76,678 miles

centre exhaust mount in poor condition.

number plates in poor condition.

some general under body corcsion.

Fail 10 Apr 2006 76,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

centre exhaust mount in poor condition.

number plates in poor condition.

some general under body corcsion.

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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P370 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 74,929 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 55 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P370 MBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P370 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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