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P568 JDB

1997 Fiat Punto 55

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,447 mi
Last recorded113,447 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 JDB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 113,447 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,313 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 106,280 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 98,098 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 98,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 89,065 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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P568 JDB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P568 JDB, 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 P568 JDB registered?

P568 JDB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P568 JDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P568 JDB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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