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M288 LBA

1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,173 mi
Last recorded97,173 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx94,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 LBA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2009 97,173 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low

nearside front inner door seal corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,152 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Dec 2007 79,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2006 76,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 74,995 miles

Front discs slight worn

Under body generaly heavly surface corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2006 74,995 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Advice under body genearly surface corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M288 LBA is a 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M288 LBA, 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 M288 LBA registered?

M288 LBA is a 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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