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L162 VCR

1994 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,282 mi
Last recorded90,282 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto85,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 VCR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,282 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 90,282 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,429 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 79,419 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 79,414 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 68,491 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2011 65,183 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,438 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,310 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 54,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 50,855 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly faded

o/s/f door has damage

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

Pass 11 May 2006 49,391 miles

exhaust heavily corroded recommend replace †front tyres low on tread †n/s/r brakehose perished

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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L162 VCR is a 1994 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 85,848 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 L162 VCR, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L162 VCR registered?

L162 VCR is a 1994 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L162 VCR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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