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L356 TCL

1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,072 mi
Last recorded91,072 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX90,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 TCL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,072 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 85,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 85,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 85,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 85,109 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 79,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L356 TCL is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 90,221 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L356 TCL, 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 32 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 L356 TCL registered?

L356 TCL is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L356 TCL safe to buy?

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