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P178 PEX

1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,894 mi
Last recorded68,894 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta57,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 PEX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,894 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 68,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,645 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta?

Based on 1,848 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 128
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
position lamp(s) not working 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
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P178 PEX is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 57,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P178 PEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P178 PEX registered?

P178 PEX is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P178 PEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 PEX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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