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M185 YHF

1995 Fiat Punto Td SX

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,964 mi
Last recorded119,964 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto Td SX103,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 YHF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 119,964 miles

Both rear subframe bushes incorectly fitted.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 119,944 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear subframe bushes incorectly fitted.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 119,219 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 119,143 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 111,668 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td SX?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

57.4%
Pass Rate
6,181
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 189
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
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M185 YHF is a 1995 Fiat Punto Td SX in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto Td SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.9% with a typical mileage of 103,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Td SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M185 YHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Td SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto Td SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M185 YHF registered?

M185 YHF is a 1995 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 20 May 1995.

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