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P279 EST

1997 Fiat Punto 55

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,834 mi
Last recorded60,834 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 EST
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,834 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 60,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,613 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,423 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 38,423 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 35,248 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 35,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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P279 EST is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P279 EST, 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 P279 EST registered?

P279 EST is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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