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N142 LFB

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,004 mi
Last recorded66,004 miles
Recorded on14 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 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

application high on handbrake lever satisfactory for test

Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,251 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 62,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate discoloured

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 LFB is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

N142 LFB is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N142 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 LFB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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