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P144 BRD

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,112 mi
Last recorded83,112 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 BRD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,859 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 80,859 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,876 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 78,876 miles

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

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

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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P144 BRD 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 P144 BRD, 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 P144 BRD registered?

P144 BRD is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P144 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 BRD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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