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M598 RJA

1994 Fiat Punto 55

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,572 mi
Last recorded83,572 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 5586,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 RJA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2008 83,572 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f disc inner face starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre tread damaged

slight leaks from from flexi exhaust section and centre joint

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 5 Dec 2007 81,246 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Dec 2007 81,244 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2006 77,736 miles

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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M598 RJA 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 M598 RJA, 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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M598 RJA is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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