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N987 YJB

1996 Fiat Punto Td S

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,677 mi
Last recorded13,677 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td S89,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 YJB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 13,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2008 13,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 130,975 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 128,309 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 128,282 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in steering rack

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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N987 YJB is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N987 YJB, 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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What year was N987 YJB registered?

N987 YJB is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td S, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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