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N171 DPU

1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,366 mi
Last recorded52,366 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX80,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 DPU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,366 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 52,366 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 44,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 44,735 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 42,162 miles

N/S/F SEATBELT JAMMING WHEN FIRST CHECKED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,162 miles

N/S/F SEATBELT JAMMING WHEN FIRST CHECKED

Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,607 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 39,607 miles

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.

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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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.

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The MOT history for N171 DPU shows 8 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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