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M272 DCD

1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,858 mi
Last recorded83,858 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio84,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 DCD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx Cabrio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,858 miles

Oil leak

due to sports suspension shocks slightly stiff

Pass 13 Aug 2007 80,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 76,208 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 66,438 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 66,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio?

Based on 511 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
4,504
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
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M272 DCD is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 84,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M272 DCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M272 DCD registered?

M272 DCD is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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