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N656 EFM

1995 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,706 mi
Last recorded104,706 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 EFM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 104,706 miles

o/s/r number plate light dim

rear wiper arm missing

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

fuel filler neck insecure

hole and corrosion on n/s/f floor

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe front section

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

timing belt cover missing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 104,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

fuel filler neck insecure

hole and corrosion on n/s/f floor

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

o/s/r number plate light dim

rear wiper arm missing

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe front section

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

timing belt cover missing

Pass 8 Sep 2007 98,114 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 97,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine cambelt cover damaged

light cracks on o/s/r tyre sidewall

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim (inner)

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe (front section)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front floor sections

Fail 11 Sep 2006 89,629 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak on engine

oil level low

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes and os/r into backplate

surface corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r flexi ferrells

surface corrosion to floor section

Pass 11 Sep 2006 89,629 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak on engine

oil level low

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes and os/r into backplate

surface corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r flexi ferrells

surface corrosion to floor section

Pass 9 Sep 2005 78,694 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 78,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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N656 EFM is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 81,908 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N656 EFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N656 EFM registered?

N656 EFM is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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