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P345 RAE

1996 Fiat Punto 55

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,849 mi
Last recorded78,849 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 5580,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 RAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 78,849 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 78,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 71,531 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 71,531 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 68,593 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 68,588 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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P345 RAE is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 80,718 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 55 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P345 RAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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How do I check the history of P345 RAE?

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What year was P345 RAE registered?

P345 RAE is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P345 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P345 RAE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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