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M179 SNE

1995 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,183 mi
Last recorded91,183 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 SNE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 91,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 83,539 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 83,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,996 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 74,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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M179 SNE is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M179 SNE, 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 M179 SNE registered?

M179 SNE is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M179 SNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M179 SNE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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