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P435 UUB

1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,496 mi
Last recorded102,496 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx77,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 UUB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 102,496 miles

advise n/s front flexi

exhaust

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 102,496 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

advise n/s front flexi

exhaust

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 100,758 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 100,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 97,999 miles

offside front and offside rear floor section slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 97,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front and offside rear floor section slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 91,859 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 91,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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P435 UUB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 77,715 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 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P435 UUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P435 UUB registered?

P435 UUB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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