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N168 HLD

1996 Fiat Punto 55

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,778 mi
Last recorded91,778 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 5580,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 HLD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,778 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 91,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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N168 HLD is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 80,718 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N168 HLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N168 HLD registered?

N168 HLD is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N168 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N168 HLD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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