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N142 BNB

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,496 mi
Last recorded61,496 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 BNB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,496 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,172 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 56,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 51,510 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 51,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N142 BNB is a 1996 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 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 N142 BNB, 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 N142 BNB registered?

N142 BNB is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N142 BNB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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