MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,366 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre low on pressure
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre low on pressure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/S/F SEATBELT JAMMING WHEN FIRST CHECKED
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/F SEATBELT JAMMING WHEN FIRST CHECKED
N/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW INNER AND OUTER EDGES
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING
STOP LAMPS NOT WORKING TILL SWITCH REMOVED AND REFITTED .ADVISE REPLACMENT
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW INNER AND OUTER EDGES
STOP LAMPS NOT WORKING TILL SWITCH REMOVED AND REFITTED .ADVISE REPLACMENT
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?
Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N171 DPU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N171 DPU, 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 N171 DPU registered?
N171 DPU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 5 January 1996.
Is N171 DPU safe to buy?
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