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N144 NEU

1996 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,498 mi
Last recorded66,498 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 66,498 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Fail 9 May 2011 66,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,517 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKING.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 57,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES CRACKING.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 46,149 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 46,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,393 miles

front brake discs corroded

front pipe leaking

rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

rear footbrake weak

surface corrosion on osr brake pipe

Fail 22 Apr 2008 42,393 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front pipe leaking

rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

rear footbrake weak

surface corrosion on osr brake pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2007 39,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 37,338 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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N144 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N144 NEU, 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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N144 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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