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N173 JCC

1996 Fiat Punto GT

Yellow Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,392 mi
Last recorded144,392 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto GT85,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 JCC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 144,392 miles

very slight wheel bearing noise from nsr

Fail 17 Mar 2009 144,392 miles

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

very slight wheel bearing noise from nsr

Pass 7 Apr 2007 13,934 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 139,924 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 133,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?

Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,176
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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N173 JCC is a 1996 Fiat Punto GT in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.3% with a typical mileage of 85,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N173 JCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N173 JCC registered?

N173 JCC is a 1996 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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