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N986 JGF

1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,614 mi
Last recorded95,614 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx88,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 JGF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 95,614 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 95,609 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 91,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

boot lock (barrel) loose?

Fail 15 Feb 2008 91,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

boot lock (barrel) loose?

Pass 12 Feb 2007 83,232 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 83,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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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N986 JGF is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx 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 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 88,392 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 N986 JGF, 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 31 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 N986 JGF registered?

N986 JGF is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 12 September 1995.

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