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N681 VVU

1995 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,404 mi
Last recorded55,404 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN681 VVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,404 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 55,402 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,026 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 42,247 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front brake hose showing wear

pad inspection

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,247 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake hose showing wear

pad inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,193 miles

front brake calipers pins locking devices not visible

radiator leaking

Fail 5 Feb 2007 39,193 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake calipers pins locking devices not visible

radiator leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,707 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 35,707 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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N681 VVU is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N681 VVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N681 VVU?

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What year was N681 VVU registered?

N681 VVU is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N681 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N681 VVU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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