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N240 ETW

1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,306 mi
Last recorded90,306 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx80,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 ETW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,306 miles

o/s handbrake cable appears to be partially siezed and is hanging down.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 90,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s handbrake cable appears to be partially siezed and is hanging down.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 80,842 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,842 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 73,007 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 73,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,532 miles

front flexi brake hoses cracked

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhuast section corroded

rear shock absorbers damp and weak on bounce

slight play in rear trailing arms

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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N240 ETW is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 80,974 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 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N240 ETW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N240 ETW registered?

N240 ETW is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N240 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 ETW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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