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N256 DWE

1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,981 mi
Last recorded106,981 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX80,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 DWE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 106,981 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 106,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 104,707 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 102,838 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

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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N256 DWE is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N256 DWE, 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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What year was N256 DWE registered?

N256 DWE is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N256 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N256 DWE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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