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N210 MHU

1996 Fiat Punto 55

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,331 mi
Last recorded66,331 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 5580,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN210 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 66,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 66,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2008 56,212 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,670 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 52,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 48,195 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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N210 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 in Red 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 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 N210 MHU, 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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N210 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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