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LAZ 7451

1996 Fiat Punto GT

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,636 mi
Last recorded73,636 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto GT85,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 7451
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 73,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe burst on test

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,726 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 64,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 59,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 54,684 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 50,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,629 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 45,627 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?

Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,176
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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LAZ 7451 is a 1996 Fiat Punto GT in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.3% with a typical mileage of 85,302 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAZ 7451, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LAZ 7451 registered?

LAZ 7451 is a 1996 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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