MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,372 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust back box rubber deteriorated
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake warning wire broken
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear tyre has small cuts in tread area, also slightly low on pressure
Oil leak
Plastic cam belt cover loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust back box rubber deteriorated
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake warning wire broken
Nearside rear brake backing plate damp, poss from fluid loss, requires investigation
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder area, size:165/65T14
Offside rear tyre has small cuts in tread area, also slightly low on pressure
Oil leak
Plastic cam belt cover loose
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta?
Based on 1,848 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P978 PCL 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 60%.
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 P978 PCL, 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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What year was P978 PCL registered?
P978 PCL is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 31 January 1997.
Is P978 PCL safe to buy?
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