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P599 OVF

1996 Fiat Punto Td S

Green Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

61,585 mi
Last recorded61,585 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td S89,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 OVF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,585 miles

drivers visor insure in upwards position

Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,585 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers visor insure in upwards position

Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,202 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 58,202 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,347 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 50,330 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 50,274 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion

Oil leaks

Vehicle in general poor condition

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td S?

Based on 535 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

56.3%
Pass Rate
5,900
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
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P599 OVF is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S in Green with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 89,048 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 Td S fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P599 OVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P599 OVF?

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What year was P599 OVF registered?

P599 OVF is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P599 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 OVF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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