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M143 XNO

1995 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,032 mi
Last recorded40,032 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 XNO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,032 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 40,032 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

vehicle had a missfire at start of test but cleared during emissions test

Pass 8 Nov 2008 37,977 miles

Oil leak

advise offside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,394 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 35,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank strape rusted

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2007 30,939 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

brake fluid low

fuel tank strape rusted

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,808 miles

n/s/r brake drum slightly damp

Fail 24 Feb 2006 28,808 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r brake drum slightly damp

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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M143 XNO is a 1995 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M143 XNO, 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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What year was M143 XNO registered?

M143 XNO is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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