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M489 UKJ

1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

974,457 mi
Last recorded974,457 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx88,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 UKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 974,457 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 97,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 95,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 88,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 88,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,090 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 81,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front number plate delaminating. †O/S/R tyre slightly distorted. †

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 48
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M489 UKJ is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 88,392 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 90 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M489 UKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M489 UKJ is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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