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A18 LJM

1999 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,972 mi
Last recorded146,972 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LJM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 146,972 miles

BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES

Fail 5 May 2011 146,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES

Pass 11 May 2010 133,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 119,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,257 miles

front tyres worn on iner edges

nsr hand brake cable deteriated

Fail 23 Apr 2008 107,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on iner edges

nsr hand brake cable deteriated

Pass 8 May 2007 93,832 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 82,222 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 82,220 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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A18 LJM is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 65,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 LJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 LJM registered?

A18 LJM is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A18 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LJM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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