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P448 SSU

1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,640 mi
Last recorded67,640 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx80,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 SSU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 67,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,331 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 64,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 62,104 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 62,104 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 59,096 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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P448 SSU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 80,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P448 SSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P448 SSU registered?

P448 SSU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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