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P449 JTS

1997 Fiat Punto 55

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,487 mi
Last recorded101,487 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 JTS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2008 101,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front shockers, very slight leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 89,816 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 89,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 78,708 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 78,708 miles

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

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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P449 JTS is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P449 JTS, 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 P449 JTS registered?

P449 JTS is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P449 JTS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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