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N132 DWJ

1996 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,884 mi
Last recorded126,884 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 DWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2012 126,884 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

floors corroded smell of fuel underneath f/tyres worn n/s/f cv boot damp n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn slight wear o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 20 Jan 2011 117,465 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 117,465 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet corroded

c/o very near limits (engine not running correctly missfire ,idle uneven )

n/s c.v.boot damp

surface corrosion to floor

Pass 14 Jan 2010 106,939 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 106,939 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

emissions very near limit

o/s/f tyre worn on wall

Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,630 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 106,599 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 89,389 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2007 89,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2006 82,704 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 78,070 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 78,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N132 DWJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N132 DWJ, 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 N132 DWJ registered?

N132 DWJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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