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P315 YPJ

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,759 mi
Last recorded86,759 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 YPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 77,852 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,169 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 70,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 62,546 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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P315 YPJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 79,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P315 YPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P315 YPJ registered?

P315 YPJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P315 YPJ safe to buy?

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