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P351 RDE

1996 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,046 mi
Last recorded110,046 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 RDE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2008 110,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear flexible brake hose shrouds corroded o.k for test

engine oil leak

n/s handbrake cable deteriorated o.k for test

windscreen washers need adjusting

Pass 4 Apr 2008 110,046 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear flexible brake hose shrouds corroded o.k for test

engine oil leak

n/s handbrake cable deteriorated o.k for test

windscreen washers need adjusting

Pass 5 Apr 2007 98,709 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 98,709 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Coolant leak

engine sump rusty

front no plate deretiorated

n/s handbrake cable deteriorated

o/s rear flexible hose shrouds corroded o.k for test

rear subframe mounting bushes worn o.k for test

Pass 30 Mar 2006 87,666 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate deteriorated

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 RDE is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RDE, 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 RDE registered?

P351 RDE is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P351 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 RDE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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