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N378 FEV

1996 Fiat Punto 55

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,936 mi
Last recorded130,936 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 5580,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 FEV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2009 130,936 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

front brakes are worn.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 129,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 126,273 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 122,325 miles

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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N378 FEV is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 80,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N378 FEV, 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 30 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 N378 FEV registered?

N378 FEV is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N378 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N378 FEV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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