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N148 UPJ

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 UPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2009 115,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 104,077 miles

All Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight Blow From Rear Exhaust Silencer

Pass 8 May 2008 104,077 miles

All Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

Slight Blow From Rear Exhaust Silencer

Pass 2 May 2007 99,993 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 99,993 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2006 92,720 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2006 92,720 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

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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N148 UPJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N148 UPJ, 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 N148 UPJ registered?

N148 UPJ is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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