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N856 DOO

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,175 mi
Last recorded46,175 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx79,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 DOO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,175 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 40,132 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 40,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Slight oil leak N/S/F shock absorber

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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N856 DOO is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N856 DOO, 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 N856 DOO registered?

N856 DOO is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N856 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 DOO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N856 DOO have outstanding finance?

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