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HUI 8947

1996 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,432 mi
Last recorded56,432 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 8947
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2007 56,432 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 54,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front head light has poor wireing, dip and main beam flicker when light unit tappd lightly by hand

offside front inner constant velocity gaitor insecurly mounted to its housing

Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,251 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 39,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HUI 8947 is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HUI 8947, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUI 8947 registered?

HUI 8947 is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is HUI 8947 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 8947 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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