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M144 FDS

1995 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,220 mi
Last recorded124,220 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 75 Elx88,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM144 FDS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 124,220 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 124,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2007 121,948 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 121,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 118,468 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 118,368 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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M144 FDS is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 88,318 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 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M144 FDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M144 FDS registered?

M144 FDS is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 25 February 1995.

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