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N153 NHY

1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

85,924 mi
Last recorded85,924 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX80,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2007 85,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 79,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 79,691 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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N153 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 80,322 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N153 NHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N153 NHY registered?

N153 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N153 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 NHY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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