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N225 DBD

1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,563 mi
Last recorded66,563 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta57,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 DBD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,563 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 66,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,156 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,570 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offsides hand brake cable casing broken

Fail 10 Jan 2007 45,570 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offsides hand brake cable casing broken

Fail 17 Jan 2006 37,769 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

autobox gear selector faulty

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to show cracks to side walls

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

park brake lever is loose on its mountings

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta?

Based on 1,848 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 128
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
position lamp(s) not working 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
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N225 DBD is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 57,453 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 60 SX Selecta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N225 DBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N225 DBD is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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