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P601 RMR

1996 Fiat Punto Td S

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,613 mi
Last recorded116,613 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td S89,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 RMR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 116,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 116,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 105,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2008 105,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2006 96,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 94,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 94,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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P601 RMR is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P601 RMR, 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.

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P601 RMR is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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