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M166 XVT

1995 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,567 mi
Last recorded99,567 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 XVT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 99,567 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2009 99,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,002 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2008 97,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 96,002 miles

front brakes binding on lightly

front no. plate faded

n/s front flexi hose perished

travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Aug 2007 95,998 miles

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no. plate worn but not excessive

generous travel on handbrake but not excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2006 93,653 miles

Oil leak

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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M166 XVT is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M166 XVT, 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 M166 XVT registered?

M166 XVT is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M166 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M166 XVT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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