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M248 JRU

1994 Fiat Punto Td SX

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,810 mi
Last recorded135,810 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto Td SX114,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 JRU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 135,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 135,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 128,270 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 120,869 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 120,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M248 JRU is a 1994 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 1994 Fiat Punto Td SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.8% with a typical mileage of 114,220 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 M248 JRU, 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 32 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 M248 JRU registered?

M248 JRU is a 1994 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 8 November 1994.

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