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M388 EMW

1995 Fiat Punto GT

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,201 mi
Last recorded80,201 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto GT89,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 EMW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 80,201 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 80,199 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 77,981 miles

clutch and throttle pedal rubbers missing

n/s/r side light brighter than o/s/r

n/s/r wheel inner rim dented and distorting tyre

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe from hose to valve rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2006 77,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?

Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,176
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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M388 EMW is a 1995 Fiat Punto GT in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 89,152 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M388 EMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M388 EMW registered?

M388 EMW is a 1995 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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