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P827 CEP

1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,707 mi
Last recorded38,707 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta55,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 CEP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,707 miles

3 hub caps move on rims?

Auto gearbox oil levele low/ pipe to oil cooler? leaking

Bracket loose near cam belt on engine.

Front brake pads look low

O/S hand brake cable poor

Possible bolt on rear of subframe / balance weight / sheared ir fitted from top? Feels secure

Fail 28 May 2009 38,698 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3 hub caps move on rims?

Auto gearbox oil levele low/ pipe to oil cooler? leaking

Bracket loose near cam belt on engine.

Front brake pads look low

O/S hand brake cable poor

Possible bolt on rear of subframe / balance weight / sheared ir fitted from top? Feels secure

Pass 14 May 2008 35,342 miles

Handbrake cable poor.

Pad wires U/S

Fail 13 May 2008 35,342 miles

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

Handbrake cable poor.

Pad wires U/S

Pass 23 May 2007 33,496 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 33,496 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2006 32,681 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Slight leak both rack boots.

Pass 9 May 2006 32,681 miles

Battery insecure

Slight leak both rack boots.

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta?

Based on 1,848 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 128
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
position lamp(s) not working 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
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P827 CEP is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 55,090 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 60 SX Selecta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P827 CEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P827 CEP registered?

P827 CEP is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 31 July 1997.

Is P827 CEP safe to buy?

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