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P181 GEJ

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,461 mi
Last recorded107,461 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 GEJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 107,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 107,467 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 102,951 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 102,944 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 98,030 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes have been cleaned and covered in grease

Fail 27 Mar 2007 98,020 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brakes have been cleaned and covered in grease

Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,581 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 94,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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P181 GEJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 88,485 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 Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P181 GEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P181 GEJ registered?

P181 GEJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P181 GEJ safe to buy?

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