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L496 VTP

1993 Fiat Punto Td SX

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,694 mi
Last recorded143,694 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 VTP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 143,694 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 143,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 143,402 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 136,549 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 136,549 miles

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

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

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

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

general surface corrosion on all vehicle structure and metal pipes.

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td SX?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

57.4%
Pass Rate
6,181
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 189
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
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L496 VTP is a 1993 Fiat Punto Td SX in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Td SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L496 VTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Td SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 33 years old, this Fiat Punto Td SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L496 VTP registered?

L496 VTP is a 1993 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L496 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L496 VTP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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