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J18 GOV

1996 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,465 mi
Last recorded92,465 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GOV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2007 92,465 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 85,480 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 78,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J18 GOV is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOV, 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 GOV registered?

J18 GOV is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is J18 GOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 GOV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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