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N228 VTA

1996 Fiat Punto 55

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,096 mi
Last recorded82,096 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 5580,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 VTA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2008 82,096 miles

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

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 82,096 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s floor to sill lips corrosion

Pass 11 May 2006 67,972 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 67,972 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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N228 VTA is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 80,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 N228 VTA, 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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What year was N228 VTA registered?

N228 VTA is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 13 April 1996.

Is N228 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N228 VTA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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