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M179 VWW

1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,697 mi
Last recorded88,697 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX85,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 VWW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 88,697 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 88,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 87,357 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 87,357 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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M179 VWW is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 85,522 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 55 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M179 VWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M179 VWW registered?

M179 VWW is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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