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L240 SSN

1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

111,992 mi
Last recorded111,992 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX90,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 SSN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 111,992 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 111,887 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,682 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 105,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded badly

Fail 27 Apr 2007 97,143 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front and rear tyre axle sizes different

marks inside front screen

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 27 Apr 2007 97,143 miles

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

front and rear tyre axle sizes different

marks inside front screen

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 12 Apr 2007 97,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear axle tyre sizes different

marks inside of front screen a zone

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 21 Apr 2006 88,389 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 88,386 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Apr 2006 88,371 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 88,056 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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L240 SSN is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 90,221 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L240 SSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L240 SSN is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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