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P355 MLN

1996 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,852 mi
Last recorded49,852 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 MLN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,852 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,244 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,881 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 44,881 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,804 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,804 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,472 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 MLN is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P355 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

P355 MLN is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P355 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 MLN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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