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N149 LFB

1996 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 62,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Note: Exhaust center box deteriorated.

Note: N/s/r tyre deteriorated.

Note: O/s/f tyre deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,126 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 59,125 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 56,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 55,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has a cut insidewall (not down to cords)

Pass 11 Jun 2008
Fail 11 Jun 2008

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 May 2007 53,762 miles

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

slight misting of fluid on off side and near side front shockers advise brake pad inspection

Pass 18 May 2007 53,762 miles

slight misting of fluid on off side and near side front shockers advise brake pad inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2006 52,587 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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N149 LFB is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N149 LFB, 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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N149 LFB is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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