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P378 UUB

1997 Fiat Punto 55

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

99,293 mi
Last recorded99,293 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 UUB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2008 99,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 93,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front seat back support does not move using lever

Fail 1 Aug 2006 88,676 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front seat back support can not be moved using lever

Pass 6 Aug 2005 84,452 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 84,452 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear jacking point weak

low handbrake reading

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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P378 UUB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P378 UUB, 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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What year was P378 UUB registered?

P378 UUB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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