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P352 RUB

1996 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,605 mi
Last recorded89,605 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 RUB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,605 miles

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

REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS

UNDERBODY, STEERING, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING THROUGHOUT, HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,947 miles

UNDERBODY RUSTING THROUGHOUT

Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,005 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 85,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 71,665 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 71,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 64,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 64,440 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P352 RUB is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P352 RUB, 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

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What year was P352 RUB registered?

P352 RUB is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P352 RUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P352 RUB shows 9 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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