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N97 MHY

1996 Fiat Punto Td S

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,156 mi
Last recorded76,156 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td S89,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 MHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 76,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 76,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 70,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 27 May 2008 70,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 63,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 May 2006 55,512 miles

Front number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td S?

Based on 535 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

56.3%
Pass Rate
5,900
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
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N97 MHY is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 89,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Td S fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N97 MHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N97 MHY is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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