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M140 OOP

1995 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,263 mi
Last recorded91,263 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 OOP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2010 91,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small hole in n/side headlamp

Pass 3 Dec 2010 91,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small hole in n/side headlamp

Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,043 miles

(1.2.4b)The nearside front headlamp lens is damaged

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring has surface corrosion present

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever working travel indicates that service adjustments may soon be required

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present along its length

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is deteriorating

(6.1.1)The boot floor is escessively corroded

(6.1.1)The nearside rear towing mounting bracket is excessively corroded.It is not recommended to use this towing bracket for any purpose involving towing any other vehicle/trailer etc

(7.1.1b)The front exhaust pipe mounting/support bracket is corroded off and detached

(7.3.1)The rear exhaust silencer tail pipe has excessively corroded off.

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

Engine oil leak present

Fail 25 Nov 2009 86,959 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

(1.2.4b)The nearside front headlamp lens is damaged

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present along its length

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is deteriorating

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes performance test rate of increase and decrease are about 040Kgf indifferent throughout their operating range,which indicates they are ready for servicing

(6.1.1)The boot floor is escessively corroded

(6.1.1)The nearside rear towing mounting bracket is excessively corroded.It is not recommended to use this towing bracket for any purpose involving towing any other vehicle/trailer etc

(7.1.1b)The front exhaust pipe mounting/support bracket is corroded off and detached

(7.3.1)The rear exhaust silencer tail pipe has excessively corroded off.

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

Engine oil leak present

Pass 9 Dec 2008 83,134 miles

(1.2.4b)The nearside headlamp lens is damaged

(3.6B.2c)The offside and the nearside front steel brake pipes may soon require renewal, both pipes are showing corrosion forming

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 20%

(5.1A)Child seats fitted to the outer rear most seats

(5.1B.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area "Three seperate locations" has been covered over after a repair carried out

(8.3.1d)Damage within the swept area less than 040mm diameter

Fail 4 Dec 2008 83,129 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

(1.2.4b)The nearside headlamp lens is damaged

(3.1.6b)Parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments may soon be required

(3.6B.2c)The offside and the nearside front steel brake pipes may soon require renewal, both pipes are showing corrosion forming

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 20%

(3.7A.5C/6)The rear service brakes rate of change is at 050Kgf indifference

(5.1A)Child seats fitted to the outer rear most seats

(8.3.1d)Damage within the swept area less than 040mm diameter

Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,831 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 74,831 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,914 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 68,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 57,168 miles

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

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

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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M140 OOP is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M140 OOP, 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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M140 OOP is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 March 1995.

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