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M297 BVF

1995 Fiat Punto Td SX

Green Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,839 mi
Last recorded99,839 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto Td SX103,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 BVF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 99,839 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 99,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 90,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 13 Mar 2006 79,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 71,784 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 71,784 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISEY

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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M297 BVF is a 1995 Fiat Punto Td SX in Green with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M297 BVF, 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 M297 BVF registered?

M297 BVF is a 1995 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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