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P921 YFJ

1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,471 mi
Last recorded123,471 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX83,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 YFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 123,471 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 123,468 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 122,731 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 122,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 121,326 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 121,323 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 110,412 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 110,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 SX?

Based on 6,959 MOT tests across 1,489 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,783
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 552
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 544
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 477
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P921 YFJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX 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 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 83,311 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 SX fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P921 YFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P921 YFJ registered?

P921 YFJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P921 YFJ safe to buy?

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