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N143 LOU

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,470 mi
Last recorded97,470 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 LOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 97,470 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 97,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 89,818 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 89,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 81,987 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 81,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

handbrake travel but good readings

Pass 18 Jul 2005 48,589 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 78,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N143 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N143 LOU, 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 N143 LOU registered?

N143 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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