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N287 JNK

1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,658 mi
Last recorded79,658 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX80,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 JNK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,658 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 79,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,008 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 73,008 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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N287 JNK is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 80,322 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N287 JNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N287 JNK registered?

N287 JNK is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N287 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N287 JNK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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