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P349 RAE

1996 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,393 mi
Last recorded86,393 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 RAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 86,393 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 83,409 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 83,315 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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P349 RAE is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 77,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P349 RAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P349 RAE?

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What year was P349 RAE registered?

P349 RAE is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P349 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P349 RAE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P349 RAE have outstanding finance?

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