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N489 HLD

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

60,600 mi
Last recorded60,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio75,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 HLD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx Cabrio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front brake discs are rusty

both front tyres are 185/55-14 rear 185/60-14

both rear floor panels are very rusty

nearside front fog lamp is damaged

rear bumper is damaged

slight play in steering column

Fail 3 Jun 2008 60,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front brake discs are rusty

both front tyres are 185/55-14 rear 185/60-14

both rear floor panels are very rusty

nearside front fog lamp is damaged

rear bumper is damaged

slight play in steering column

Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,500 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 59,500 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 51,175 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 51,175 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio?

Based on 511 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
4,504
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
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N489 HLD is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 75,125 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 90 Elx Cabrio fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N489 HLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N489 HLD is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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