MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres slightly perished
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
Hand brake is neer end of its travel
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r tyre is in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td S?
Based on 535 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P985 PHT is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P985 PHT, 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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What year was P985 PHT registered?
P985 PHT is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S, first registered on 23 August 1996.
Is P985 PHT safe to buy?
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