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N593 DFY

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,880 mi
Last recorded85,880 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx79,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN593 DFY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2008 85,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2007 81,823 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 77,866 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 48
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N593 DFY is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 79,034 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N593 DFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N593 DFY registered?

N593 DFY is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N593 DFY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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