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P490 ODB

1997 Fiat Punto GT

Yellow Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,388 mi
Last recorded86,388 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto GT83,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 ODB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 86,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,231 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time off test

Fail 10 Mar 2007 78,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

vaqrious other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time off test

Pass 28 Dec 2005 70,153 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P490 ODB is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P490 ODB, 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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P490 ODB is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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