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P351 WWL

1996 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,574 mi
Last recorded87,574 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,574 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 85,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 82,402 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 82,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 80,681 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 80,681 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,644 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both sides front tyres worn on outside edges

rear exhaust mounting rubber slightly split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,812 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 75,812 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,210 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,119 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2007 65,660 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 65,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,524 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 62,524 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Offside front fog light insecure

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to check wheelbolts (wheel trims fitted)

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 WWL is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WWL, 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 WWL registered?

P351 WWL is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P351 WWL safe to buy?

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