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P351 JNO

1996 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,559 mi
Last recorded57,559 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 JNO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 57,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 46,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

travel in hand brake lever.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,342 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 42,342 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,419 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight clonking sound coming from n/s and o/s front suspension but no sign of weakness or excess play in any components when inspected,

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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P351 JNO is a 1996 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P351 JNO, 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.

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What year was P351 JNO registered?

P351 JNO is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P351 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 JNO shows 6 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.

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