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N71 KTC

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,222 mi
Last recorded86,222 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 KTC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 86,222 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

slightly high rear brakes applied

Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

slightly high rear brakes applied

Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,137 miles

Some wear in offside rear radius arm bush,

Unable to inspect outer sills as covers fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2007 80,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Some wear in offside rear radius arm bush,

Unable to inspect outer sills as covers fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,429 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 71,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 62,574 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 60,504 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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N71 KTC is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 88,485 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 N71 KTC, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N71 KTC registered?

N71 KTC is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N71 KTC safe to buy?

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