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L185 FFJ

1994 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,447 mi
Last recorded111,447 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto85,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 FFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 111,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 111,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,975 miles

nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack found to be noisey on lock to lock

Fail 21 Apr 2011 108,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack found to be noisey on lock to lock

Pass 20 Apr 2010 106,715 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 106,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,111 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 104,111 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 99,839 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,992 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 94,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 90,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 90,404 miles

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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L185 FFJ is a 1994 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L185 FFJ, 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 L185 FFJ registered?

L185 FFJ is a 1994 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 May 1994.

Is L185 FFJ safe to buy?

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