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N253 WRC

1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,974 mi
Last recorded94,974 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX83,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 WRC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2008 94,974 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter insecure

Oil leak

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 94,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 86,077 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 86,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 84,238 miles

n/s front flexi hose starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2005 83,520 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 83,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 SX?

Based on 6,959 MOT tests across 1,489 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,783
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 552
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 544
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 477
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N253 WRC is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 83,311 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 SX fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N253 WRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N253 WRC?

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What year was N253 WRC registered?

N253 WRC is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N253 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 WRC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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