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N128 AVU

1996 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,928 mi
Last recorded100,928 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 AVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 100,928 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 100,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,834 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,834 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 97,585 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 97,585 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2008 91,403 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 91,200 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 7,894 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 7,894 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N128 AVU is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N128 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N128 AVU registered?

N128 AVU is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N128 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N128 AVU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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