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L1 BRE

1996 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,057 mi
Last recorded62,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 BRE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 62,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 62,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 62,007 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,980 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,914 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 61,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 61,802 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,640 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,538 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,237 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 61,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,112 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2013 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 59,131 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,969 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 58,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing on sides 175/60/14h

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,439 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,037 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 57,037 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,533 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,851 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge †radiator in poor condition †slight binding n/s/r wheel †n/s r tyre worn uneven

Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,199 miles

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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L1 BRE is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L1 BRE, 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 L1 BRE registered?

L1 BRE is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is L1 BRE safe to buy?

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