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M229 VVX

1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,158 mi
Last recorded97,158 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx94,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 VVX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2008 97,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine sump pan damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2008 97,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine sump pan damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2007 89,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Fail 29 Nov 2007 89,783 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Nov 2006 85,324 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 85,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2005 80,990 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 80,989 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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M229 VVX is a 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 94,988 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 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M229 VVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M229 VVX registered?

M229 VVX is a 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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