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N686 XJA

1995 Fiat Punto

Green Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,020 mi
Last recorded96,020 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 XJA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 96,020 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 95,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,574 miles

Load sensing valve internal operation not visually seen via operation of the external lever under load.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 91,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Minor damage within swept area caused by defective wiper blade.Offside rear "tyre valve" not seen.

Fail 15 Sep 2006 91,420 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s rear door handle broken

Pass 13 Sep 2005 88,975 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 88,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N686 XJA is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N686 XJA, 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 N686 XJA registered?

N686 XJA is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 November 1995.

Is N686 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N686 XJA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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