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L389 AVL

1994 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,958 mi
Last recorded112,958 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto85,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 AVL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 112,958 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 112,958 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 111,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,652 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 110,652 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,338 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 109,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,739 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside handbrake cable corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,627 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 105,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm tread indicators. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear signs of corrosion at lower front of wheel arch.

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Signs of corrosion forming at nearside and offside floor and sill areas.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 103,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm tread indicators. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear signs of corrosion at lower front of wheel arch.

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Signs of corrosion forming at nearside and offside floor and sill areas.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,069 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,795 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 98,795 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,526 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 96,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,774 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,128 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 83,742 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 80,328 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 77,499 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 77,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,026 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 74,026 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 68,952 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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L389 AVL is a 1994 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L389 AVL, 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 L389 AVL registered?

L389 AVL is a 1994 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 June 1994.

Is L389 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L389 AVL shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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