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N238 RPG

1995 Fiat Punto 55

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,963 mi
Last recorded88,963 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 5583,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 RPG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,963 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

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

Offside wiper blade shorter than standard.

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade missing.

Surface corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 88,963 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside wiper blade shorter than standard.

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade missing.

Surface corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,418 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 84,418 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/rear shockabsorber bush starting to crack

Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,131 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 77,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust section poorly secured

near side front tyre wearing low on outer edge

near side front wheel rim damaged

off side rear tyre starting to perish and crack

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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N238 RPG is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 83,614 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 N238 RPG, 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 31 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 N238 RPG registered?

N238 RPG is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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