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P394 VNW

1997 Fiat Punto S 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,215 mi
Last recorded89,215 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 6074,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 VNW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2009 89,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate poor condition

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,331 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 75,567 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 66,370 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 78,501 miles

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

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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P394 VNW is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P394 VNW, 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.

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What year was P394 VNW registered?

P394 VNW is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P394 VNW safe to buy?

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