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N338 AKV

1996 Fiat Punto Td S

Yellow Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,223 mi
Last recorded120,223 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td S89,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 AKV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td S
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2009 120,223 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s handbrake cable insecure

Pass 31 May 2008 114,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2008 114,216 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Off side front tyre worn on on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 107,232 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 101,295 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2006 101,295 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td S?

Based on 535 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

56.3%
Pass Rate
5,900
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
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N338 AKV is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S in Yellow with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 89,048 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 Td S fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N338 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N338 AKV is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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