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N213 VLJ

1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,792 mi
Last recorded64,792 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX80,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 VLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,792 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/r outer case on handbrake cable worn

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,685 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

perishing to n/s/r tyre tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 59,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

perishing to n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,074 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 49,229 miles

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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N213 VLJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N213 VLJ, 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 N213 VLJ registered?

N213 VLJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N213 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N213 VLJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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