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P396 DCU

1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,217 mi
Last recorded94,217 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX78,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 DCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2006 94,217 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 94,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2005 88,887 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 88,887 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 SX?

Based on 6,959 MOT tests across 1,489 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,783
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 552
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 544
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 477
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P396 DCU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 78,682 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 75 SX fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P396 DCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P396 DCU registered?

P396 DCU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P396 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 DCU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P396 DCU have outstanding finance?

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