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P381 VCW

1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,538 mi
Last recorded77,538 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx80,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 VCW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,538 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 77,538 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate perishing,water marked

offside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

rear bumper damaged and split

rear wiper arm broken

rear wiper-blade split

Pass 26 Jun 2006 72,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 66,410 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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P381 VCW is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 80,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P381 VCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P381 VCW registered?

P381 VCW is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P381 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P381 VCW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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