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P357 RFB

1996 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,692 mi
Last recorded100,692 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 RFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 100,692 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 100,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2010 94,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

LOWER INNER SILLS AND REAR FLOOR PRESCRIBED AREA CORROSION BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED AND PITTED TO LIMIT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY BINDING

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORROSION

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE LEVER JUST MET REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF TEST..MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 16 Jan 2010 94,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

LOWER INNER SILLS AND REAR FLOOR PRESCRIBED AREA CORROSION BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED AND PITTED TO LIMIT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY BINDING

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORROSION

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE LEVER JUST MET REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF TEST..MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 9 Jan 2009 90,669 miles

Oil leak

temp repair on os headlamp./ headlamp needs to be replaced as soon as poss

Fail 8 Jan 2009 90,626 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 85,334 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 85,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2006 78,887 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 78,887 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 RFB is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P357 RFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P357 RFB registered?

P357 RFB is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P357 RFB safe to buy?

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