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P616 MKM

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

97,961 mi
Last recorded97,961 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 MKM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,961 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 97,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 91,508 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 91,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 87,269 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 87,269 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 78,922 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 78,922 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?

Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
543
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 255
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 197
Direction indicator incorrect colour 175
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P616 MKM is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 77,101 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 SX 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P616 MKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P616 MKM registered?

P616 MKM is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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