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M440 SWL

1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,591 mi
Last recorded88,591 miles
Recorded on9 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx94,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM440 SWL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2007 88,591 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 88,590 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 25 Apr 2006 84,346 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 84,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M440 SWL is a 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M440 SWL, 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 M440 SWL registered?

M440 SWL is a 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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