MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear both coil spring coroded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Battery insecure
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear both corroded
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?
Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P79 PSF is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P79 PSF, 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 P79 PSF registered?
P79 PSF is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P79 PSF safe to buy?
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