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N533 FOW

1996 Fiat Punto 55

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,051 mi
Last recorded45,051 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 5580,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,051 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 44,984 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,198 miles

rear wiper split †brake master cyl level low †slight play rear subframe bushes †front number plate slight damage †front w/screen slight damage

Fail 11 Apr 2007 38,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split †brake master cyl level slightly low †slight play rear subframe bushes †front number plate slight damage †r/n/s tyre deflated

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,187 miles

w/screen slight damage †f/o/s tyre inner edge worn /walls splits †rear o/s tyre walls splits

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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N533 FOW is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 80,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N533 FOW, 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 N533 FOW registered?

N533 FOW is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N533 FOW safe to buy?

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