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N218 EFS

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,838 mi
Last recorded88,838 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 EFS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 88,838 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 88,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 82,201 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 82,201 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front shock absorber is damp

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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N218 EFS is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 79,390 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N218 EFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N218 EFS registered?

N218 EFS is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N218 EFS safe to buy?

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