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N191 JPV

1996 Fiat Punto Td SX

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,390 mi
Last recorded90,390 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX95,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 JPV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 90,390 miles

Front & rear no plates discolouring

N/s headlamp glass cracked & poor aim pattern

No interior mirror fitted but has n/s door mirror

smell of diesel under bonnet but no visible leaks

Fail 8 Feb 2008 90,390 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front & rear no plates discolouring

N/s headlamp glass cracked & poor aim pattern

No interior mirror fitted but has n/s door mirror

smell of diesel under bonnet but no visible leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs corroding

interior mirror missing, but n/s door mirror fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2007 76,781 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs corroding

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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N191 JPV is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N191 JPV, 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 N191 JPV registered?

N191 JPV is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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