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P851 MSF

1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,956 mi
Last recorded88,956 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta55,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 MSF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 88,956 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 88,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 86,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre exhaust baffles noisey.

damage to o/s/f tyre valve.

front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

front shock absorbers/springs corroding.

joint between centre/cat exhausts leaking.

o/s+n/s/f bottom ball joint dust covers split.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

oil leak.

play in top steering colum bush.

rear brake bacl plates corroding.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding close to acceptable limits.

rear floor pans corroding.

rear shock absorbers starting to get soft.

rear springs corroding.

rear suspension/subframe/anti roll bar corroding.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 82,621 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 82,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak/sump leaking.

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

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

baffles in centre exhaust noisey/loose.

front coil springs corroding.

joint between front/centre exhausts leaking.

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

rear coil springs corroding badly.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding close to acceptable limits.

rear floor pans corroding.

rear indicators almost discoloured.

rear suspension/axle/subframe corroding.

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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P851 MSF is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P851 MSF, 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.

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P851 MSF is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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