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P159 ARY

1996 Fiat Punto 75 S

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,767 mi
Last recorded83,767 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S81,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 ARY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 S
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,767 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 83,335 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,299 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 81,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 S?

Based on 1,229 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

58.5%
Pass Rate
5,665
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 79
position lamp(s) not working 72
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P159 ARY is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 81,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P159 ARY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P159 ARY registered?

P159 ARY is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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