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P231 UNJ

1996 Fiat Punto Td S

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,484 mi
Last recorded123,484 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td S89,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 UNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 123,484 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 123,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 115,029 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 114,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 110,715 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 110,355 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td S?

Based on 535 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

56.3%
Pass Rate
5,900
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
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P231 UNJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 89,048 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 Td S fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P231 UNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P231 UNJ registered?

P231 UNJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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