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P959 JBA

1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,296 mi
Last recorded53,296 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx77,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 JBA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,296 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,409 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads low and discs corroded

oil level low

Fail 29 Jun 2006 47,407 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P959 JBA is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P959 JBA, 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 P959 JBA registered?

P959 JBA is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P959 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 JBA shows 3 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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