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N678 VRS

1995 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,912 mi
Last recorded144,912 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 VRS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2006 144,912 miles

Corrosion on underside of corroded holes that have been repaired from top

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake nearing end of travel

Fail 20 Sep 2006 144,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 128,258 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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N678 VRS is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N678 VRS, 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 N678 VRS registered?

N678 VRS is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 October 1995.

Is N678 VRS safe to buy?

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