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N261 LAP

1995 Fiat Punto Sporting

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,271 mi
Last recorded73,271 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto Sporting89,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 LAP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2008 73,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroding

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,504 miles

battery loose in tray

engine oil leaks

front and rear n/plates starting to go black backing starting to come away from plates

front brake discs starting to wear

o/s/f washer jet needs adjusting

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 19 Aug 2006 68,290 miles

air filter top pipe split taped up

battery loose in tray

front brake discs rusty and lipped

n/s/f tyre outer wall worn poss tracking out

rear wiper blade split on ends

strong advice both front brake flex hoses starting to crack but not to cords

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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N261 LAP is a 1995 Fiat Punto Sporting in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 89,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N261 LAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N261 LAP registered?

N261 LAP is a 1995 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 24 August 1995.

Is N261 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 LAP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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