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L271 SLG

1994 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,696 mi
Last recorded190,696 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto85,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 SLG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2011 190,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 178,028 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 178,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 167,069 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 167,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2008 154,880 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 154,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 145,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside rear floor area is showing signs of corrosion

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 26 May 2006 13,335 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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L271 SLG is a 1994 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L271 SLG, 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 L271 SLG registered?

L271 SLG is a 1994 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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