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P512 MBA

1997 Fiat Punto 55

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,852 mi
Last recorded67,852 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 MBA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,852 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 67,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 64,134 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 64,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 60,695 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 58,334 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 58,334 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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P512 MBA 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P512 MBA, 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 P512 MBA registered?

P512 MBA is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P512 MBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 MBA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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