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N144 HBF

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,740 mi
Last recorded157,740 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 HBF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 157,740 miles

front and rear number plates showing deterioration advise replacement

surface corrosion rear suspension and floor areas

Fail 23 May 2008 157,723 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front and rear no.plates marked

long hand/brake lever travel

n/s floor pan corroded [not holed]

n/s outer sill corroded [not holed]

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses beginning to perish

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

rear axle and suspension components beginning to corrode

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 May 2007 153,815 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 153,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 140,766 miles

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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N144 HBF is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in White 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 N144 HBF, 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 N144 HBF registered?

N144 HBF is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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