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N165 LWS

1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,409 mi
Last recorded54,409 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX80,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 LWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,409 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 54,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,047 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 52,044 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,008 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 50,609 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 48,761 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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N165 LWS is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N165 LWS, 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 N165 LWS registered?

N165 LWS is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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