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P354 SGC

1996 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,972 mi
Last recorded124,972 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 SGC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion all inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing only ()

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 124,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion all inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing only ()

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 123,937 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre stepped out (uneven wear)

previous welding repairs carried out (plastic outer sill covers fitted)

underbody surface corrosion e.g inner sills

Fail 3 Mar 2015 123,932 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre stepped out (uneven wear)

previous welding repairs carried out (plastic outer sill covers fitted)

underbody surface corrosion e.g inner sills

Pass 17 Jul 2012 118,330 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

THE HOLE CAR IS GETTING RUSTY

Fail 16 Jul 2012 118,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 115,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 115,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 108,060 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 103,309 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 99,120 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 99,023 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 95,057 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 94,975 miles

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

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

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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P354 SGC is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P354 SGC, 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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P354 SGC is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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