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L170 SDM

1994 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,589 mi
Last recorded88,589 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto85,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 SDM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2006 88,589 miles

as per failure

Fail 29 Jun 2006 178,745 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2005 75,419 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 75,415 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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L170 SDM is a 1994 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L170 SDM, 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 L170 SDM registered?

L170 SDM is a 1994 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L170 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L170 SDM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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