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N231 HFA

1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,280 mi
Last recorded74,280 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta57,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 HFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,280 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 74,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,213 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 58,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 57,394 miles

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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N231 HFA is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N231 HFA, 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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What year was N231 HFA registered?

N231 HFA is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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