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N488 FVW

1996 Fiat Punto Sporting

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,015 mi
Last recorded101,015 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting88,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 FVW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2007 101,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 93,396 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 85,368 miles

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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N488 FVW is a 1996 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 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 N488 FVW, 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 N488 FVW registered?

N488 FVW is a 1996 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N488 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 FVW 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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