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P47 GMS

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,669 mi
Last recorded84,669 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting79,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 GMS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear shockers advise corrosion to floor and sills advise hand brake travel

Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,407 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 77,400 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,717 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 47,993 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2005 47,990 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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P47 GMS is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 79,123 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P47 GMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P47 GMS registered?

P47 GMS is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P47 GMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P47 GMS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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