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P248 BPD

1996 Fiat Punto GT

Grey Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,945 mi
Last recorded86,945 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto GT85,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 BPD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 86,945 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 86,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,861 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,107 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 81,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?

Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,176
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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P248 BPD is a 1996 Fiat Punto GT in Grey with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.3% with a typical mileage of 85,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P248 BPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P248 BPD registered?

P248 BPD is a 1996 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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