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P525 ROU

1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,331 mi
Last recorded88,331 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX83,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 ROU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 88,331 miles

has head lamp maskers on at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2009 88,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 80,506 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 80,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 73,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 67,599 miles

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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P525 ROU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 83,311 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P525 ROU, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P525 ROU registered?

P525 ROU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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