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N85 NEU

1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,432 mi
Last recorded69,432 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta57,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,432 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 69,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,410 miles

Same as previous vt32 †

Fail 15 Jan 2007 67,410 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advise rear brake pipes have been covered in waxoyl

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 56,253 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 56,225 miles

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

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

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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N85 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in Green 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 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 N85 NEU, 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 N85 NEU registered?

N85 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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