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L240 RUM

1994 Fiat Punto 55 S

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,434 mi
Last recorded75,434 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 55 S88,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 RUM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2007 75,434 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 70,136 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 70,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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L240 RUM is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 S in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 88,254 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 55 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L240 RUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L240 RUM registered?

L240 RUM is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L240 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L240 RUM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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