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N279 JMW

1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,152 mi
Last recorded141,152 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX87,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 JMW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 141,152 miles

all rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both resr springs corroded

cooling system cap missing

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

o/s head lamp lens damaged

o/s outer cill starting to corrode

o/s/f seat belt twisted

o/s/r tyre pouter side wall starting to perish

steering rack worn

stone chip in o/s of windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2008 141,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both resr springs corroded

cooling system cap missing

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

o/s head lamp lens damaged

o/s outer cill starting to corrode

o/s/f seat belt twisted

o/s/r tyre pouter side wall starting to perish

steering rack worn

stone chip in o/s of windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2007 128,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 128,687 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 108,549 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 108,549 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N279 JMW is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 87,848 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 N279 JMW, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N279 JMW is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 26 October 1995.

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