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N56 LAP

1995 Fiat Punto Sporting

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,440 mi
Last recorded75,440 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto Sporting89,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 LAP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2007 75,440 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 75,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 75,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leaking from corroded radiator,Radiator cooling fan not operating when required causing engine to overheat.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,615 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 69,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 69,597 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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N56 LAP is a 1995 Fiat Punto Sporting in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 89,064 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 Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N56 LAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N56 LAP is a 1995 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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