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M240 VUM

1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,155 mi
Last recorded81,155 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX85,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM240 VUM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 81,155 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 81,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 71,236 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 71,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 62,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M240 VUM is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX in White 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 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 M240 VUM, 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 M240 VUM registered?

M240 VUM is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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