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L142 TSL

1994 Fiat Punto 55 S

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,441 mi
Last recorded73,441 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 55 S88,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 TSL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2007 73,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade torn

offside wiper spring broken

Pass 13 Dec 2006 68,891 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 68,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 63,192 miles

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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L142 TSL is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 S in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 88,254 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 L142 TSL, 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 32 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 L142 TSL registered?

L142 TSL is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 13 July 1994.

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