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P977 PCL

1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,374 mi
Last recorded73,374 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx77,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 PCL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre perished

underside of vehicle slighty corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 73,363 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 72,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 72,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,471 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 66,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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P977 PCL is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 77,715 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 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P977 PCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P977 PCL registered?

P977 PCL is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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