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L289 WLY

1994 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,304 mi
Last recorded10,304 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto85,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 WLY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,304 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 10,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,604 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 95,274 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 95,267 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system damaged and rattleing due to under car impact to exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2008 88,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 86,769 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 77,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate starting to separate

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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L289 WLY is a 1994 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L289 WLY, 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 L289 WLY registered?

L289 WLY is a 1994 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L289 WLY safe to buy?

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