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N241 LYJ

1996 Fiat Punto 55

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 5580,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN241 LYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 70,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 62,614 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 62,614 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,377 miles

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

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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N241 LYJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 N241 LYJ, 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 N241 LYJ registered?

N241 LYJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N241 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N241 LYJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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