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P355 LLY

1996 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,666 mi
Last recorded100,666 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 LLY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 100,666 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 106,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 106,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 101,055 miles

Oil leak

car ruty underside not holed at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2009 101,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

car ruty underside not holed at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2008 94,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes covered with underseal unable to check contition

Pass 2 Feb 2007 87,186 miles

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 LLY is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LLY, 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 LLY registered?

P355 LLY is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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