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P438 BPF

1997 Fiat Punto 55

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,941 mi
Last recorded73,941 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 BPF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,941 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 69,129 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 68,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,939 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 65,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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P438 BPF is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P438 BPF, 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 P438 BPF registered?

P438 BPF is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P438 BPF shows 6 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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