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P168 SMJ

1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,565 mi
Last recorded64,565 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx75,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 SMJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,565 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,157 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 63,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,112 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 60,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

os/f wheel bearings cannot be checked properly due to caliper binding.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,991 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 56,971 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2005 54,213 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 48
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P168 SMJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 75,065 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 90 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P168 SMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P168 SMJ registered?

P168 SMJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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