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P481 WUS

1997 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

100,668 mi
Last recorded100,668 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 WUS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2010 100,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 94,968 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 94,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 87,961 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 87,971 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 79,190 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 79,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 74,402 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 74,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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P481 WUS is a 1997 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P481 WUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P481 WUS registered?

P481 WUS is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P481 WUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 WUS shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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