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N178 ERF

1995 Fiat Punto Td SX

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,918 mi
Last recorded83,918 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto Td SX103,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 ERF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 83,918 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 68,320 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 68,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside rear and nearside front tyres walls getting damaged.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 63,079 miles

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

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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N178 ERF is a 1995 Fiat Punto Td SX in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto Td SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.9% with a typical mileage of 103,776 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 N178 ERF, 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 31 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 N178 ERF registered?

N178 ERF is a 1995 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 26 October 1995.

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