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M178 DNJ

1995 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,453 mi
Last recorded91,453 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 DNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,453 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 89,294 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 86,120 miles

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

end of rear silencer pipe rusted away

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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M178 DNJ is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M178 DNJ, 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 M178 DNJ registered?

M178 DNJ is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 January 1995.

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