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P978 PCL

1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,372 mi
Last recorded52,372 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta55,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 PCL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,372 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 52,371 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 51,030 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,030 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,097 miles

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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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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P978 PCL is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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