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P791 YUD

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,765 mi
Last recorded99,765 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx79,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 YUD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 99,765 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 99,671 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 96,195 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 96,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 91,974 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 91,974 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak from rocker cover gasket

both rear brake hose ferrules in poor condition

offside front door handle very stiff

slight damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 7 Feb 2006 86,182 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 86,182 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

unable to test emission due to exhaust blowing

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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P791 YUD is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P791 YUD, 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 P791 YUD registered?

P791 YUD is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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