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N487 VPB

1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,164 mi
Last recorded75,164 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta57,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 VPB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,164 miles

car has tinted windows

offside rear tyre is in very poor condition

would advize tracking to looked at

Fail 19 Mar 2008 75,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

car has tinted windows

offside rear tyre is in very poor condition

would advize tracking to looked at

Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,939 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 67,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,067 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta?

Based on 1,848 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 128
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
position lamp(s) not working 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
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N487 VPB is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 57,453 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 60 SX Selecta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N487 VPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N487 VPB registered?

N487 VPB is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N487 VPB safe to buy?

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