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N138 ELU

1995 Fiat Punto 55 S

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,090 mi
Last recorded33,090 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S84,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 ELU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,090 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 33,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,806 miles

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

handbrake travel requires attention/adjustment

rattling noise from engine and excessive oil leaks

Fail 16 Feb 2006 22,814 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,814 miles

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

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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N138 ELU is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 84,036 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 N138 ELU, 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 31 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 N138 ELU registered?

N138 ELU is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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