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M181 WGS

1995 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

48,093 mi
Last recorded48,093 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 WGS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,093 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 47,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bodykit fitted

brake pipes coated, full inspection not possible

corrosion around jacking points

gearbox noisey

parking brake button missing, not affecting operation

shadowing on registration plates,not likely to be misread

Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,223 miles

parking brake release button missing,not affecting operation

shadowing on both registration plates,not likely to be misread

Fail 19 Sep 2006 47,217 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)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

hand brake cable insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2005 47,179 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

drive shaft balance weight rubber bonding has failed

near side front inner c.v boot insecure

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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M181 WGS is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M181 WGS, 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 M181 WGS registered?

M181 WGS is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M181 WGS safe to buy?

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