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T342 NJN

1999 Fiat Punto SX 85

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 8569,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 NJN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 67,645 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf spot loose srs light on ft and rr plates cond batt cables loose

Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag warning lamp on.

front and rear registration plates show extensive backing lift.

front anti-roll bar off and near side outer mounting bushs show deterioration.

lower engine areas show oil contamination.

near side front drive shaft inner joint leaking grease.

near side rear seat belt is slow to retract and requires a helping hand to do so.

only a slight dip felt at the brake pedal when testing the brake servo.

power assisted steering pump shows oil/fluid contamination.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 61,046 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)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag warning lamp on.

front and rear registration plates show extensive backing lift.

front anti-roll bar off and near side outer mounting bushs show deterioration.

lower engine areas show oil contamination.

near side front drive shaft inner joint leaking grease.

near side rear seat belt is slow to retract and requires a helping hand to do so.

only a slight dip felt at the brake pedal when testing the brake servo.

power assisted steering pump shows oil/fluid contamination.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,455 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 85?

Based on 2,790 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 138
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
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T342 NJN is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 69,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T342 NJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 85 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 85 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T342 NJN registered?

T342 NJN is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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