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P606 BVN

1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

109,476 mi
Last recorded109,476 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx80,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 BVN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 109,476 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 109,470 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 101,447 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 101,447 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 101,251 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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P606 BVN is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 80,974 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 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P606 BVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P606 BVN registered?

P606 BVN is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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