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N475 WUX

1996 Fiat Punto Td SX

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,603 mi
Last recorded132,603 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX95,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 WUX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 132,603 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 132,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 126,674 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 126,606 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 121,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 121,221 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 115,753 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 115,753 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 22 Dec 2008 109,630 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 109,630 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 100,812 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 100,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 94,840 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 94,840 miles

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

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

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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N475 WUX is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N475 WUX, 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 N475 WUX registered?

N475 WUX is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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