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N127 UPJ

1996 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,018 mi
Last recorded68,018 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 UPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 68,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front inner brake discs pitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 62,196 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

reverse light inop os

Fail 7 May 2010 62,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside reverse light inop

Pass 19 May 2009 57,393 miles

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

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

all rear brake ferrules corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint dust covers split

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,470 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Apr 2008 53,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 May 2007 45,625 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 45,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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N127 UPJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol 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 N127 UPJ, 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 N127 UPJ registered?

N127 UPJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N127 UPJ safe to buy?

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