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P39 WHS

1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,117 mi
Last recorded95,117 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX78,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 WHS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside sill to floor area has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2007 91,695 miles

nearside front floor pan has a small amount of next to sill

offside front floor has a small amount of corrosion next to sill

oil leak

slight exhaust blow at catalitic converter to centre

Fail 1 Sep 2007 91,695 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

nearside front floor pan has a small amount of corrosion next to sill

offside front floor pan has a small amount of corrosion next to sill

slight exhaust blow at cataltic converter to centre exhaust joint

Pass 18 Jul 2006 84,734 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 84,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 76,467 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 76,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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P39 WHS is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Green 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 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 78,077 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P39 WHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P39 WHS registered?

P39 WHS is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P39 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P39 WHS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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