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L552 XHR

1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,718 mi
Last recorded126,718 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2006
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX90,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL552 XHR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2006 126,718 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

battery insecure.

battery/charge warning lamp on.

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

extensive parking brake lever travel.

front registration plate shows damage/backing lift.

front wiper blades are smearing the front screen.

near side front headlamp aim/pattern is weak.

near side front headlamp glasds damaged.

near side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

under vehicle oil contamination.

various exhaust rubber mounts are perished.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 126,717 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

extensive parking brake lever travel.

front registration plate shows damage/backing lift.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front headlamp glass damaged.

near side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the front screen.

under vehicle oil contamination.

various exhaust rubber mounts are perished.

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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L552 XHR is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 90,221 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 55 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L552 XHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L552 XHR registered?

L552 XHR is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L552 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L552 XHR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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