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P73 POU

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,377 mi
Last recorded90,377 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 POU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 90,377 miles

Exhaust has 2 slight leaks

Had brake has long travel

O/S/F Flexy starting to perish

O/S/R Tyre close to wear markers

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 85,173 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 85,173 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,964 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 74,760 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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P73 POU is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 88,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P73 POU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P73 POU registered?

P73 POU is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P73 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P73 POU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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