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L229 FVR

1993 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,676 mi
Last recorded73,676 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Punto81,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 FVR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,676 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,531 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 67,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

slight cracking both rear tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,274 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,477 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 37,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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L229 FVR is a 1993 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 81,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L229 FVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 33 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L229 FVR registered?

L229 FVR is a 1993 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L229 FVR safe to buy?

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