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P455 MRP

1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,752 mi
Last recorded83,752 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX78,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 MRP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2008 83,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s and n/s inner sills corroding.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 78,770 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2007 78,769 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 75,799 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 75,786 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake hose perished

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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P455 MRP is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P455 MRP, 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 P455 MRP registered?

P455 MRP is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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