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P945 XGB

1997 Fiat Punto S 60

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

44,299 mi
Last recorded44,299 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 6074,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 XGB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2008 44,299 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front and rear reg plate water marked

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,672 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 37,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no.plate background deteriorated

nearside rear tyre soft

Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,707 miles

Wear present in clutch cover where bearing surface contacts diaphragm

Fail 17 Jul 2006 32,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch cover/bearing are worn/pushing through

Pass 21 Jul 2005 27,770 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 27,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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P945 XGB is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 74,667 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 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P945 XGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P945 XGB registered?

P945 XGB is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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