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N899 UPG

1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,852 mi
Last recorded142,852 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX80,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 UPG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2006 142,852 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 137,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

f/n/s tyre wearing outside edge

f/o/s tyre on wearbars

f/o/s wing and wheel arch poor condition

o/s headlamp starting to dull

oil leak

slight play steering rack

Fail 13 Sep 2005 137,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

f/n/s tyre wearig outside edge

f/o/s tyre on wearbars

f/o/s wing and wheel arch poor condition

o/s headlamp starting to dull

oil leak

slight play steering rack

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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N899 UPG is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 80,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N899 UPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N899 UPG registered?

N899 UPG is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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