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P246 HWC

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,214 mi
Last recorded71,214 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx79,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 HWC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 71,214 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 71,209 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,126 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 63,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 48
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P246 HWC is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 79,034 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 90 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P246 HWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P246 HWC registered?

P246 HWC is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P246 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 HWC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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