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N150 FVX

1996 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,372 mi
Last recorded95,372 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 FVX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,372 miles

Advise: o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2010 95,370 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Advise: o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2009 90,125 miles

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

possible cam damage

Fail 14 Dec 2009 90,125 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

possible cam damage

Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,877 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 82,877 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 79,805 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2007 79,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,162 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 76,162 miles

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

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 16 Dec 2005 72,715 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 14 Dec 2005 72,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake pipes heavily greased

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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N150 FVX is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 77,864 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N150 FVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N150 FVX registered?

N150 FVX is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N150 FVX safe to buy?

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