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P753 DFJ

1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,003 mi
Last recorded63,003 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx77,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 DFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,340 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 58,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,902 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 54,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 50,773 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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P753 DFJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 77,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P753 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P753 DFJ registered?

P753 DFJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P753 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P753 DFJ 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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