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N897 FPO

1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,462 mi
Last recorded54,462 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta57,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 FPO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 54,462 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 54,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 52,619 miles

advise rear jacking points slightly distorted + corroded (s/belt prescribed area)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise rear jacking points slightly distorted + corroded (s/belt prescribed area)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,668 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 49,541 miles

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

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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N897 FPO is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N897 FPO, 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 N897 FPO registered?

N897 FPO is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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