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M118 SAU

1995 Fiat Punto 55 S

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,886 mi
Last recorded127,886 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S84,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 SAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 127,886 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 127,876 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 125,648 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2007 125,648 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 115,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 109,997 miles

cam belt cover loose

Fail 31 Oct 2005 109,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

cam belt cover loose

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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M118 SAU is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 84,036 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M118 SAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M118 SAU registered?

M118 SAU is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 20 January 1995.

Is M118 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M118 SAU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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