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N951 NEU

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,984 mi
Last recorded106,984 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio75,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx Cabrio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 106,984 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

srs. light on.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 106,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

srs. light on.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 96,671 miles

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

airbag warning light on.

offside front seatbelt pre tensioner fired off.

offside hand brake cable outter deteriorated.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 96,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag warning light on.

offside front seatbelt pre tensioner fired off.

offside hand brake cable outter deteriorated.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 84,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

air bag warning on

Pass 18 Sep 2006 84,470 miles

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

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

air bag warning on

Pass 23 Sep 2005 78,221 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio?

Based on 511 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
4,504
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
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N951 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 75,125 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 90 Elx Cabrio fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N951 NEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N951 NEU registered?

N951 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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