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M218 RLS

1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,450 mi
Last recorded78,450 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX87,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 RLS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2008 78,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 78,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advance corrosion in floors and chassis etc

advance corrosion in rear suspension.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 71,638 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advance corrosion in floors and chassis etc

advance corrosion in rear suspension.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,450 miles

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

off side front tyre slight wear on inside edge

off side rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 14 Oct 2005 59,371 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 59,370 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 SX?

Based on 6,959 MOT tests across 1,489 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,783
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 552
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 544
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 477
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M218 RLS is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 87,848 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 75 SX fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M218 RLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M218 RLS is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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