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N236 JYG

1996 Fiat Punto 55

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 5580,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 JYG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 87,590 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 87,590 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 87,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bonnetv rrelease handle missing

nail in offside rear tyre

washer pipe leaking

near side front tyre wall breaking up

Fail 21 Mar 2007 80,683 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,683 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 75,582 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 75,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N236 JYG is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N236 JYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N236 JYG registered?

N236 JYG is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N236 JYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N236 JYG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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