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N293 GFV

1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,996 mi
Last recorded90,996 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX83,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 GFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 90,996 miles

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

rear brake ferrules corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2008 86,146 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2008 86,145 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,635 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 81,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2006 75,857 miles

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

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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N293 GFV is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N293 GFV, 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.

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What year was N293 GFV registered?

N293 GFV is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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