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3959 HM

1996 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,039 mi
Last recorded144,039 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3959 HM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 144,039 miles

Slight play and noise in n/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 8 May 2008 135,995 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 13,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

slight play in n/s/r whel bearing

Pass 1 May 2007 117,817 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 117,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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3959 HM is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 77,864 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3959 HM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3959 HM registered?

3959 HM is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is 3959 HM safe to buy?

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