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N114 AVU

1996 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,212 mi
Last recorded69,212 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 AVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,212 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 67,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2008 67,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2007 63,005 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 63,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 59,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 59,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N114 AVU is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N114 AVU, 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 N114 AVU registered?

N114 AVU is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N114 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N114 AVU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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