MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
rear brake performance .advise slight inbalance
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?
Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P171 PEX registered?
P171 PEX is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is P171 PEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P171 PEX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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