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N442 DBU

1996 Fiat Punto 55

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,228 mi
Last recorded121,228 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 5580,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 DBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 121,228 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 121,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 May 2007 118,213 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 118,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 115,912 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 115,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear wiper worn

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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N442 DBU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N442 DBU, 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 N442 DBU registered?

N442 DBU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 11 July 1996.

Is N442 DBU safe to buy?

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