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P659 GBU

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,549 mi
Last recorded148,549 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 GBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 148,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 148,542 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 138,276 miles

welding painting black unable to check

Fail 29 Aug 2007 138,274 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 130,035 miles

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.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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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.

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