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J18 ETS

1996 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,753 mi
Last recorded132,753 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 ETS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 132,753 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 132,753 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 115,171 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 115,171 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 110,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 106,126 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 106,126 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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J18 ETS is a 1996 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J18 ETS, 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 J18 ETS registered?

J18 ETS is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is J18 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 ETS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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