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P988 PKE

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,620 mi
Last recorded129,620 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 PKE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 129,620 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 129,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 128,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear fuel filter secured by cable ties

Fail 27 Sep 2007 128,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear fuel filter secured by cable ties

Pass 21 Jun 2006 127,109 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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P988 PKE is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 88,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P988 PKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P988 PKE registered?

P988 PKE is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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