MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
welding painting black unable to check
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine timing cover loose. n/s and o/s sills rusty. exhaust getting weak, rear of CAT. slight bind on o/s/f and n/s/f wheels. n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split - no play found.
stone chip in zone B of window screen - less than 40mm damage. brake pipes covered in grease. n/s/f and o/s/f bump stops poor.
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?
Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P659 GBU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 79,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P659 GBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P659 GBU registered?
P659 GBU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 17 August 1996.
Is P659 GBU safe to buy?
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