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P743 FDV

1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,255 mi
Last recorded74,255 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX78,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 FDV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 65,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,048 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 55,048 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f brake pads very low.

rear subframe mounts worn.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 75,723 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 SX?

Based on 6,959 MOT tests across 1,489 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,783
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 552
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 544
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 477
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P743 FDV is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 78,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 SX fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P743 FDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P743 FDV registered?

P743 FDV is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P743 FDV safe to buy?

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