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N121 UPJ

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,151 mi
Last recorded109,151 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 UPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 109,151 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 109,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 104,157 miles

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

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

Nearside rear damper slightly damp

Offside front tyre is cracked and will need changing soon

Pass 4 Jul 2006 100,827 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre.

oil leak

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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N121 UPJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 79,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N121 UPJ, 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 30 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 N121 UPJ registered?

N121 UPJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N121 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 UPJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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