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P355 HET

1996 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 HET
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 96,122 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2009 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2008 90,020 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 90,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,700 miles

nearside rear flexy pipe ferrules corroded

offside rear flexy pipe ferrules corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2006 81,790 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 81,790 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 81,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P355 HET is a 1996 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P355 HET, 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 P355 HET registered?

P355 HET is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P355 HET safe to buy?

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