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N128 HLD

1996 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,428 mi
Last recorded84,428 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 HLD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,428 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on edges

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front lower fog lamp loose

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade missing insert

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake has long reserve travel

oil sump corroded and has slight oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2017 84,428 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on edges

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front lower fog lamp loose

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade missing insert

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake has long reserve travel

oil sump corroded and has slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,201 miles

Nearside engine oil leak

Nearside nsf floor rusty

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusty

rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 1 Nov 2016 83,201 miles

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

Nearside engine oil leak

Nearside nsf floor rusty

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusty

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,154 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 82,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,412 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,827 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,314 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,130 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,497 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 60,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 57,004 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 52,899 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,808 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,992 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 41,842 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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N128 HLD is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N128 HLD, 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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N128 HLD is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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