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N979 FVW

1996 Fiat Punto 75 S

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,035 mi
Last recorded124,035 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S81,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 FVW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 124,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 124,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 115,296 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 106,595 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 S?

Based on 1,229 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

58.5%
Pass Rate
5,665
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 79
position lamp(s) not working 72
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N979 FVW is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 81,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N979 FVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N979 FVW registered?

N979 FVW is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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