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P540 LBU

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,628 mi
Last recorded83,628 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 LBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 83,628 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

all floor panels chassie rails steering and suspension mountings and jacking points all starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,680 miles

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

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

all suspension and suspension mountains starting to corrode

under floors andchassis rails and jacking points starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. †oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2006 76,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine rattling

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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P540 LBU is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 75,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P540 LBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P540 LBU registered?

P540 LBU is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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