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P358 RDE

1996 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,453 mi
Last recorded119,453 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 RDE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 119,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 116,046 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 110,745 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 110,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 106,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 106,476 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 101,835 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 101,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 96,251 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 96,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 90,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,088 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 85,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,556 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 80,556 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,332 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 75,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 70,669 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,794 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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P358 RDE is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P358 RDE, 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 P358 RDE registered?

P358 RDE is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P358 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P358 RDE shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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