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N155 JLE

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,928 mi
Last recorded78,928 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 JLE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 78,928 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

child seat not secured

Pass 1 Feb 2008 68,370 miles

cut on n/s/r tyre inner wall,

Fail 31 Jan 2008 68,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut on n/s/r tyre inner wall,

Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,865 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 65,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 61,489 miles

MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,489 miles

MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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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N155 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in Red 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 N155 JLE, 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 N155 JLE registered?

N155 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N155 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N155 JLE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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