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M342 CAP

1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,341 mi
Last recorded123,341 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx88,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 CAP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 123,341 miles

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2009 123,299 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2008 119,994 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 119,994 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 115,707 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 115,526 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2006 109,884 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 109,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 48
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M342 CAP is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 88,392 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 90 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M342 CAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M342 CAP is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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