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P683 WHG

1997 Fiat Punto 55

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,861 mi
Last recorded65,861 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 WHG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,861 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 65,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 61,139 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,761 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 53,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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P683 WHG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 74,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P683 WHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P683 WHG registered?

P683 WHG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P683 WHG safe to buy?

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