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P357 BPJ

1996 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,724 mi
Last recorded47,724 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 BPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,724 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 47,724 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,912 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,912 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,097 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 42,892 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,892 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,278 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 42,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,015 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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P357 BPJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P357 BPJ, 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 P357 BPJ registered?

P357 BPJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P357 BPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P357 BPJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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