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N290 MGH

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,440 mi
Last recorded84,440 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx79,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 MGH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,440 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,693 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,806 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 73,041 miles

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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N290 MGH is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N290 MGH, 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 N290 MGH registered?

N290 MGH is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N290 MGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 MGH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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