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P529 JWC

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,466 mi
Last recorded102,466 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 JWC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2009 102,466 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

driver's seat slight loose, but still secure

front registration plate cracked

gearbox mount split (rear one)

sill covers fitted

tested in wet

Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,857 miles

Advise on handbrake travel

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 88,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Advise on handbrake travel

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 87,546 miles

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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P529 JWC is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P529 JWC, 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 P529 JWC registered?

P529 JWC is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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