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N251 WVU

1995 Fiat Punto 55

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,066 mi
Last recorded82,066 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 5583,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 WVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 82,066 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 80,096 miles
Fail 7 May 2007 80,094 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 78,451 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 78,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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N251 WVU is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 in Black 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 N251 WVU, 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 N251 WVU registered?

N251 WVU is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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