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N290 DMK

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,229 mi
Last recorded81,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx79,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 DMK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 79,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 74,519 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 74,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 69,393 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 48
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N290 DMK is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 79,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 90 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N290 DMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N290 DMK registered?

N290 DMK is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N290 DMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 DMK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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