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L266 XMW

1994 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,704 mi
Last recorded109,704 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto85,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 XMW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2012 109,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 101,183 miles

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

front passenger seat mounting slightly corroded

n /s rear jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 101,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

front passenger seat mounting slightly corroded

n /s rear jacking point slightly corroded

o/s rear jacking point inadiquate repair

Fail 1 Nov 2011 100,983 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r light damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2010 9,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 9,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 84,674 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 81,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 May 2008 81,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 79,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2006 78,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2006 78,012 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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L266 XMW is a 1994 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L266 XMW, 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 L266 XMW registered?

L266 XMW is a 1994 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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