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P98 JRV

1996 Fiat Punto 75 S

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,376 mi
Last recorded58,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S81,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 JRV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,376 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2009 58,338 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,764 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,558 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split.

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing.

Fail 18 Dec 2006 46,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split.

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing.

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 S?

Based on 1,229 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

58.5%
Pass Rate
5,665
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 79
position lamp(s) not working 72
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P98 JRV is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 81,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P98 JRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P98 JRV registered?

P98 JRV is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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