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P480 OVX

1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,033 mi
Last recorded30,033 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta55,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 OVX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,033 miles

rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 23 Jan 2009 30,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2008 25,149 miles

nearside front wiper blade split..

nearside rear tyre starting to perish..

Fail 19 Jan 2008 25,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyre worn on edges..

both front tyres starting to perish..

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm..

nearside front wiper blade split..

nearside rear tyre starting to perish..

Fail 25 Jan 2007 21,093 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,093 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,450 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta?

Based on 1,848 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 128
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
position lamp(s) not working 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
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P480 OVX is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 55,090 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 60 SX Selecta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P480 OVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P480 OVX registered?

P480 OVX is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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