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N248 HCL

1995 Fiat Punto 55

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,725 mi
Last recorded87,725 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 5583,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 HCL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,725 miles

advise steel parts of o/s rear flexible brake hose rusty

strong advise n/s front flexible brake hose perrished replace as soon as possible

strong advise o/s & n/s front shockabsorbers damp but still damping ok at time of test replace as soon as possible

Fail 23 May 2009 87,725 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise steel parts of o/s rear flexible brake hose rusty

strong advise n/s front flexible brake hose perrished replace as soon as possible

strong advise o/s & n/s front shockabsorbers damp but still damping ok at time of test replace as soon as possible

Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,568 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 78,568 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 113,248 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 104,560 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 104,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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N248 HCL is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N248 HCL, 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 N248 HCL registered?

N248 HCL is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 9 November 1995.

Is N248 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N248 HCL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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