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P359 GHE

1996 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,406 mi
Last recorded108,406 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 GHE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 108,406 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 108,401 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

oil leak engine, offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 100,000 miles

Handbrake travel is high †Radiator is corroded †Front tyres are worn on edges †Near side front tyre is bald on edge †Rear subframe front mounting bushes are worn †Off side rear floor is damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2006 92,163 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 92,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Radiator Corroded †Off side front flexi hose is damp †Front pads are very low †Front box is baffles are loose †Rear subframe, front mounts are worn †Off sdie rear floor is damaged †Near side rear brake is noisy in operation

Fail 14 Jan 2006 90,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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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P359 GHE is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P359 GHE, 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 P359 GHE registered?

P359 GHE is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P359 GHE safe to buy?

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