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N234 EFS

1996 Fiat Punto 55

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,335 mi
Last recorded110,335 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 5580,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 EFS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 110,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 110,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 102,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 102,398 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 97,304 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N234 EFS is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N234 EFS, 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 N234 EFS registered?

N234 EFS is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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