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N972 NEU

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

79,126 mi
Last recorded79,126 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio75,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx Cabrio
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2009 79,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

air bag fault warning light on

battery insecure

both front discs corroded

engine management light on

exhaust center hanger ver split

hood frame appears to be bent above both doors

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror slightly adrift from its fixings

rear exhaust hanger slightly adrift

rear floor pan very corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2009 79,094 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 77,539 miles

child seat,sill guards,

os floor corroded multi at limit,f discs det,nsf floor multi,oil leak,r ferrules,exhaust mounts.

rear suspension pa corroded multi,boot floor ex corroded,f tyre edges,f shocks damp, f pads worn.

Fail 6 May 2008 77,535 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

child seat,sill guards,

os floor corroded multi at limit,f discs det,nsf floor multi,oil leak,r ferrules,exhaust mounts.

rear suspension pa corroded multi,boot floor ex corroded,f tyre edges,f shocks damp, f pads worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,456 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 67,456 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,053 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

jacking points,rear,centre and boot floor in a rusty condition

oil leak

washer pipe/valve leaking

Fail 3 Apr 2006 64,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

jacking points, rear and center floors, boot floor in a rusty condition.

oil leak

rear shockers weak.

washer pipe/valve leaking.

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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N972 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 N972 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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N972 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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