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N838 USA

1995 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,290 mi
Last recorded80,290 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 75 Elx88,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 USA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 80,290 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,339 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 73,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,834 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 68,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 63,576 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 63,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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N838 USA is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 88,318 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 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N838 USA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N838 USA registered?

N838 USA is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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