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P536 REX

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,751 mi
Last recorded49,751 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting79,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 REX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,751 miles

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

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2009 49,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deterioating

sill trims fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,470 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

baffles loose in centre exhaust silencer

offside rear mudflap loose

rear exhaust rubber mount starting to split

wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,027 miles

bonnet stay missing,washer pipe T piece leaking,n/s/r mud flap loose

rear indicator bulbs fading (will be replaced during service)

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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P536 REX is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P536 REX, 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 P536 REX registered?

P536 REX is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P536 REX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P536 REX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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