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L343 PVW

1994 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,741 mi
Last recorded98,741 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto85,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 PVW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 26 May 2011 98,583 miles

flexis perishing ;floor corroding

Fail 25 May 2011 98,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

flexis perishing ;floor corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,330 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 98,330 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 96,951 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 96,948 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 94,699 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 94,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 92,071 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 92,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2006 90,144 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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L343 PVW is a 1994 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L343 PVW, 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 L343 PVW registered?

L343 PVW is a 1994 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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