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M179 VMJ

1995 Fiat Punto 55 S

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,438 mi
Last recorded99,438 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S84,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 VMJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 99,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 96,639 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 96,639 miles

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

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2006 89,554 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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M179 VMJ is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 84,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M179 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M179 VMJ registered?

M179 VMJ is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 19 April 1995.

Is M179 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M179 VMJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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