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P148 WHU

1997 Fiat Punto 55

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,160 mi
Last recorded61,160 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,160 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 56,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 56,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,235 miles

1wear on front brae discs/ 2 slight play on near side and off side rear suspension mounts bushes/3 brake fluid level below max

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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P148 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 74,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P148 WHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P148 WHU registered?

P148 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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