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P966 RMB

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,127 mi
Last recorded97,127 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting79,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 RMB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,056 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,510 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,404 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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P966 RMB is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 79,123 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P966 RMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P966 RMB registered?

P966 RMB is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P966 RMB safe to buy?

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