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P722 CAO

1996 Fiat Punto Td SX

Green Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,687 mi
Last recorded94,687 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX95,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 CAO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 94,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 94,687 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 85,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 85,626 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,460 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 62,015 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 62,012 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P722 CAO is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX in Green with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P722 CAO, 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 P722 CAO registered?

P722 CAO is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P722 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P722 CAO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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