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L396 XVV

1994 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

121,948 mi
Last recorded121,948 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto85,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 XVV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 121,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f brake pipe heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Oct 2012 121,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake pipe heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2011 118,816 miles

Corrosion of various suspension/body components

Engine oil leak

N/s front tyre worn to limit-advise changing ASAP

n/s front brake pipe corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2011 118,803 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

N/s front tyre worn to limit-advise changing ASAP

n/s front brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2010 116,269 miles

Engine lumpy on idle-default limits applied on emission test as exact match not found on database

Engine oil leak

Front number plate deteriorating

N/s rear service brake slightly slow in operation

damage to windscreen

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2010 116,253 miles

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

Engine lumpy on idle-default limits applied on emission test as exact match not found on database

Engine oil leak

Front number plate deteriorating

N/s rear service brake slightly slow in operation

damage to windscreen

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2009 114,521 miles

front number plate started to deteriorate

Fail 5 Oct 2009 114,521 miles

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

front number plate started to deteriorate

Fail 15 Sep 2009 114,516 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 17 Sep 2008 112,438 miles

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

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

slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 13 Sep 2008 112,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 24 Aug 2007 107,832 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 107,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2007 107,721 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 99,306 miles

chip in n/s headlamp glass

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2006 99,306 miles

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

chip in n/s headlamp glass

chip in windscreen

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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L396 XVV is a 1994 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 L396 XVV, 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 L396 XVV registered?

L396 XVV is a 1994 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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