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P244 YPC

1996 Fiat Punto Td SX

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,430 mi
Last recorded83,430 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX95,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 YPC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 83,430 miles

Both Outer C.V Gaitors Perishing

Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Fail 29 May 2009 83,430 miles

Both Outer C.V Gaitors Perishing

Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,072 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 May 2007 72,572 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2007 72,572 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 70,692 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper blade starting to split

some corrosion in both side rear road springs

Fail 22 May 2006 70,690 miles

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside handbrake weak

offside wiper blade starting to split

some corrosion in rear road springs

Pass 11 Jun 2005 62,690 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td SX?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

57.4%
Pass Rate
6,181
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 189
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
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P244 YPC is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 95,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Td SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P244 YPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P244 YPC registered?

P244 YPC is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P244 YPC safe to buy?

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