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N130 XUJ

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,023 mi
Last recorded114,023 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 XUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 114,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 105,476 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 105,432 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 97,557 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 97,557 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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N130 XUJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N130 XUJ, 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 N130 XUJ registered?

N130 XUJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N130 XUJ safe to buy?

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