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M456 FDF

1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

150,802 mi
Last recorded150,802 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx94,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 FDF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2008 150,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 146,111 miles

Flooring starting to rust.

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

Rear bumper damaged.

Fail 19 Dec 2006 146,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Flooring starting to rust.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 136,131 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 135,747 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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M456 FDF is a 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M456 FDF, 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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M456 FDF is a 1994 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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