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N138 WVC

1996 Fiat Punto 55

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,185 mi
Last recorded41,185 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 5580,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 WVC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,185 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 41,183 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,369 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 37,369 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,175 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 33,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,354 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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N138 WVC is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 80,718 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 55 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N138 WVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N138 WVC registered?

N138 WVC is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 27 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N138 WVC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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