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P803 HSP

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,817 mi
Last recorded114,817 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 HSP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 114,817 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 110,693 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 110,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 106,113 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside rear

nearside front balljoint gaitor split

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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P803 HSP is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P803 HSP, 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 P803 HSP registered?

P803 HSP is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P803 HSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P803 HSP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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