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P379 VWW

1997 Fiat Punto GT

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,962 mi
Last recorded120,962 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto GT83,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 VWW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 120,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 107,415 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 107,338 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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P379 VWW is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P379 VWW, 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 P379 VWW registered?

P379 VWW is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P379 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 VWW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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