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M456 SWT

1994 Fiat Punto Td S

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,891 mi
Last recorded62,891 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto Td S104,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 SWT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td S
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 62,891 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Aux drive belt worn and damaged

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,003 miles

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

both front shockers weeping oil

gearbox mounting rubber split

Fail 21 Aug 2007 61,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front shockers weeping oil

gearbox mounting rubber split

Pass 10 Mar 2006 104,199 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 104,198 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td S?

Based on 535 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

56.3%
Pass Rate
5,900
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
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M456 SWT is a 1994 Fiat Punto Td S in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 104,198 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 Td S fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M456 SWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M456 SWT registered?

M456 SWT is a 1994 Fiat Punto Td S, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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