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N128 MFB

1996 Fiat Punto

Yellow Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,484 mi
Last recorded21,484 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 MFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,484 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 21,189 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,256 miles

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

offside front door stiff to open

possible intermittant fault with offside front seatbelt locking mechanism

rust on front brake flex ferrules

Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,005 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 MFB is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MFB, 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 N128 MFB registered?

N128 MFB is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N128 MFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N128 MFB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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