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P171 PEX

1997 Fiat Punto GT

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,426 mi
Last recorded135,426 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto GT83,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 PEX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 135,426 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 134,954 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2008 124,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no seats fitted at rear

suspension has been lowerd

Fail 7 Feb 2008 124,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no seats fitted at rear

suspension has been lowerd

Pass 27 Jan 2007 108,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 99,413 miles

rear brake performance .advise slight inbalance

Pass 25 Jun 2005 92,583 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?

Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,176
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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P171 PEX is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 83,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P171 PEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P171 PEX is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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