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N128 WVC

1996 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,154 mi
Last recorded117,154 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 WVC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 117,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting o/s floor but not yet to excess

rear wiper head missing

Fail 7 May 2008 117,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shocks knock when bounced.Advise replacement.(Both still functioning)

corrosion starting o/s floor but not yet to excess

rear wiper head missing

Fail 7 May 2008 117,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting o/s/r floor but not yet to excess

rear wiper head missing

Fail 2 Apr 2007 112,465 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 112,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 106,052 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 WVC is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

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

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