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P527 YCU

1997 Fiat Punto S 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,113 mi
Last recorded84,113 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 6074,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 YCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 84,113 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust knocking on part of vehicle

Fail 22 May 2009 84,113 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust knocking on part of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2008 70,198 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 70,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,927 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

general rust to vehicle underside

Pass 4 May 2006 54,256 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 54,256 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P527 YCU is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 in Red 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 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 P527 YCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P527 YCU registered?

P527 YCU is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P527 YCU safe to buy?

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