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N385 EJN

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,278 mi
Last recorded76,278 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 EJN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear footbrake efforts low

Fail 14 Sep 2007 76,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear footbrake efforts low

Pass 13 Sep 2006 72,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 67,908 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 67,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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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N385 EJN is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 88,485 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 N385 EJN, 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 30 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 N385 EJN registered?

N385 EJN is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N385 EJN safe to buy?

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