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P495 XCD

1997 Fiat Punto 55

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,405 mi
Last recorded74,405 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 XCD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,405 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 71,002 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,181 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,181 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,760 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 58,622 miles

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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P495 XCD is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P495 XCD, 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 P495 XCD registered?

P495 XCD is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P495 XCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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