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P220 DTN

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

76,825 mi
Last recorded76,825 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx79,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 DTN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 76,825 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 76,821 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 76,397 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,858 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 68,858 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 67,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 65,810 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 65,783 miles

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

slight corrosion on floor under car

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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P220 DTN is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 79,034 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 P220 DTN, 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 30 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 P220 DTN registered?

P220 DTN is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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