MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both floor to sill areas corroded.
nearside rear floorpan corroded.
slight blow from repair to rear exhaust section.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td SX?
Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P983 BAO is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P983 BAO, 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 P983 BAO registered?
P983 BAO is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P983 BAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for P983 BAO shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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