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N257 KGT

1996 Fiat Punto 75 S

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,297 mi
Last recorded70,297 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S81,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 KGT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,297 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,491 miles

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

Rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and are wearing on the tread shoulders

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,161 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 64,161 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the tread shoulders

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 S?

Based on 1,229 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

58.5%
Pass Rate
5,665
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 79
position lamp(s) not working 72
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N257 KGT is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 81,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N257 KGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N257 KGT registered?

N257 KGT is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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