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N148 MHR

1996 Fiat Punto

Yellow Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,061 mi
Last recorded104,061 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 MHR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 104,061 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bumper damaged

rear registration plate damaged

slight rear brake imbalance

tail gate damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2007 104,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long travel to parking brake operation

rear bunper damaged

rear egistration plte deteriorating

slight rear brake imbalance

tail gate damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2006 86,350 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in OSF tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2006 86,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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N148 MHR is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N148 MHR, 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 N148 MHR registered?

N148 MHR is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N148 MHR safe to buy?

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