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P774 OWB

1997 Fiat Punto 55

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,867 mi
Last recorded89,867 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 OWB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 89,867 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2009 89,860 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,912 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 79,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 71,676 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P774 OWB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P774 OWB, 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 P774 OWB registered?

P774 OWB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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