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N982 NEU

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,104 mi
Last recorded82,104 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio75,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx Cabrio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,104 miles

Airbag light on.

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

Nearside front tyre, cut in sidewall.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2008 82,104 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag light on.

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

Nearside front tyre, cut in sidewall.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 72,385 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 72,385 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 68,177 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 68,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio?

Based on 511 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
4,504
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
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N982 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 75,125 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 Cabrio fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N982 NEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N982 NEU registered?

N982 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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