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P717 UGS

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

88,721 mi
Last recorded88,721 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting79,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 UGS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,721 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

wheel bolts wrong type for wheels

Fail 21 Jul 2008 88,721 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

wheel bolts wrong type for wheels

Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2007 75,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 75,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 75,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,904 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 68,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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P717 UGS is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P717 UGS, 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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P717 UGS is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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