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M131 SAJ

1995 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

104,896 mi
Last recorded104,896 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 SAJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 104,896 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 104,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 101,764 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 101,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 100,702 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 100,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 99,548 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 99,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2005 99,476 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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 SAJ is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 SAJ, 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 SAJ is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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