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N124 XUJ

1996 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,117 mi
Last recorded66,117 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 XUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 66,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,117 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 61,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2014 61,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,323 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Fail 20 Jun 2013 57,301 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,219 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2012 54,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,198 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking on tread wall

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,147 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside front tyre cracking on tread wall

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,273 miles

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,072 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,699 miles

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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N124 XUJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N124 XUJ, 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 N124 XUJ registered?

N124 XUJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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