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N78 JBK

1998 Fiat Punto 55 S

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,041 mi
Last recorded125,041 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 JBK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 125,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear no plate beginning to stain

Pass 10 Oct 2006 115,341 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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N78 JBK is a 1998 Fiat Punto 55 S in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N78 JBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N78 JBK registered?

N78 JBK is a 1998 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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