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M158 SWJ

1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,515 mi
Last recorded85,515 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio84,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 SWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx Cabrio
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,515 miles

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)

welding repairs carried out on os outer sill covered with underseal also plastic cover fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2008 85,507 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 80,305 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 80,305 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio?

Based on 511 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
4,504
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
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M158 SWJ is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 84,452 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 90 Elx Cabrio fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M158 SWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M158 SWJ is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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