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N10 LMS

1996 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 LMS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 99,483 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limate

front wipers split

handbrake long

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 2 Aug 2010 99,465 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limate

front wipers split

handbrake long

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,495 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 94,495 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 93,612 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 91,035 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 89,234 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 89,226 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 87,445 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine showing no turbo effect

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

n/s/f and n/s/r wearing worn/wearing heavly on out side edge.

oil leak

over filled with oil.

rear number plate marked.

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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N10 LMS is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 77,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N10 LMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N10 LMS registered?

N10 LMS is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N10 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 LMS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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