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N145 MHU

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,921 mi
Last recorded74,921 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 74,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,641 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,920 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2006 64,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 64,466 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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N145 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N145 MHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N145 MHU registered?

N145 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N145 MHU safe to buy?

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