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M131 EHT

1995 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,126 mi
Last recorded169,126 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 EHT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 169,126 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 169,119 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 161,845 miles

front exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s floor pans corroding.

oil leak.

rear suspension/subframe/coil springs corroding.

stiffness/roughness in steering rack.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 161,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s floor pans corroding.

oil leak.

rear suspension/subframe/coil springs corroding.

stiffness/roughness in steering rack.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 153,914 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 153,914 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

inner sills/rear floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

oil leak.

play in o/s steering rack.

rear suspension/subframe/coil springs corroding.

roughness in steering rack.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 146,876 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 146,876 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

corrosion on front suspension.

floor pans corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front/centre exhausts starting to corrode/deteriorate.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

rear axle/suspension corroding.

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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M131 EHT is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 81,908 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 M131 EHT, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M131 EHT is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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