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P178 UGE

1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,051 mi
Last recorded60,051 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta57,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,051 miles

Difficulty selecting forward/reverse gears suspect electromagnetic clutch not disengaging correctly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,079 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 53,079 miles

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

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

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

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 UGE 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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

P178 UGE is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P178 UGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 UGE 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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