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N266 ESG

1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,487 mi
Last recorded120,487 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX80,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 ESG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2009 120,487 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 117,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 111,695 miles

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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N266 ESG is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N266 ESG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N266 ESG registered?

N266 ESG is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N266 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 ESG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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