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N417 EKC

1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,563 mi
Last recorded88,563 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX83,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 EKC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,563 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 88,478 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall and in tread

Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,183 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 84,176 miles

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

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 Aug 2006 66,906 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 66,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N417 EKC is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N417 EKC, 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 N417 EKC registered?

N417 EKC is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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