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N448 TPF

1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,142 mi
Last recorded72,142 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX83,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 TPF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,142 miles

bad oil leak from camcover gasket area

engine sump rusty and leaking oil

rear indicator bulbs fading white

Fail 1 Dec 2008 72,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

bad oil leak from camcover gasket area

engine sump rusty and leaking oil

exhaust very noisy and internal baffles loose

rear indicator bulbs fading white

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,881 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 64,881 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,160 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 58,160 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear floors corroded

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 18 Aug 2005 57,044 miles

both rear floors corroded

Offside Inner 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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N448 TPF is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N448 TPF, 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 N448 TPF registered?

N448 TPF is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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