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M450 BYJ

1994 Fiat Punto 55

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,589 mi
Last recorded8,589 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 5586,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM450 BYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 8,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 83,662 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,662 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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M450 BYJ is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 86,379 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M450 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M450 BYJ registered?

M450 BYJ is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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