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P198 YPC

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,473 mi
Last recorded82,473 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 YPC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,473 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 82,470 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blow

front body accident damaged

play in front suspension

play in offside rear subframe bush

Pass 1 Aug 2007 77,978 miles

blow from exhaust

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusted

play in rear subframe bushes

play in rear suspension

Fail 6 Jul 2007 77,969 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake will need attention soon

Rear brake pipes rusty

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

Pass 2 May 2006 68,145 miles

as per m.o.t test 531252426190

Fail 2 May 2006 68,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

baffoils loose centre exhaust

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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P198 YPC is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P198 YPC, 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 P198 YPC registered?

P198 YPC is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P198 YPC safe to buy?

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