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N148 MPN

1996 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,004 mi
Last recorded68,004 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 MPN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,004 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,268 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 66,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,152 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 61,652 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 61,453 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2009 61,453 miles

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

Both front tyre sidewalls in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 60,966 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 60,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 May 2007 60,509 miles

offside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2007 60,509 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2006 59,739 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 MPN is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPN, 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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N148 MPN is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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