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P356 BPD

1996 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,311 mi
Last recorded125,311 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 BPD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 125,311 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 125,311 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 124,109 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 124,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 114,641 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 114,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 106,326 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 106,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 99,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P356 BPD 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 55.6%.

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 P356 BPD, 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 P356 BPD registered?

P356 BPD is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P356 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 BPD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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