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N299 LUA

1996 Fiat Punto 75 S

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,356 mi
Last recorded121,356 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S81,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 LUA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 121,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2008

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 118,206 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 106,688 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 May 2006 106,688 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nail in offside front tyre

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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N299 LUA is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N299 LUA, 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 N299 LUA registered?

N299 LUA is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N299 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N299 LUA shows 6 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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