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N130 HFV

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,101 mi
Last recorded128,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 HFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2008 128,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 125,015 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ns and os floors rusty around jacking points but when tapped with corrosion assesment tool did not crumble or go through

Pass 3 Feb 2006 109,448 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 109,448 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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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N130 HFV is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N130 HFV, 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 N130 HFV registered?

N130 HFV is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 27 January 1996.

Is N130 HFV safe to buy?

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