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M265 DCD

1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,254 mi
Last recorded126,254 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX87,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 DCD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 126,254 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 126,202 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 119,301 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 119,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 112,342 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 112,314 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 101,149 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 101,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust box baffles gone insided

oil leak

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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M265 DCD is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M265 DCD, 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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What year was M265 DCD registered?

M265 DCD is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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