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N989 NVK

1996 Fiat Punto Td SX

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,961 mi
Last recorded109,961 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX95,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 NVK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2006 109,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 109,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 94,971 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 94,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td SX?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

57.4%
Pass Rate
6,181
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 189
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
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N989 NVK is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 95,620 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 Td SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N989 NVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N989 NVK registered?

N989 NVK is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N989 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 NVK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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