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P502 JNN

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,006 mi
Last recorded104,006 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 JNN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 104,006 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 104,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,318 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 97,306 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 84,405 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 84,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2005 74,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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P502 JNN is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 88,485 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 Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P502 JNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P502 JNN registered?

P502 JNN is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P502 JNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 JNN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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