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N238 CNB

1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,360 mi
Last recorded91,360 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX80,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 CNB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 91,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear parking brake cables damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front & rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front cross member below radiator badly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2008 84,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front & rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front cross member below radiator badly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,622 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 79,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,162 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 74,146 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

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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N238 CNB is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Black 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 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 80,322 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N238 CNB, 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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N238 CNB is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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