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P783 TFB

1996 Fiat Punto Td SX

Yellow Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,498 mi
Last recorded165,498 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX95,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 TFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 165,498 miles

floor to sill rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2008 162,493 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 162,483 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 157,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 148,391 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 148,391 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P783 TFB is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX in Yellow with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P783 TFB, 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 P783 TFB registered?

P783 TFB is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P783 TFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P783 TFB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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