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M601 XRE

1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,341 mi
Last recorded119,341 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx88,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 XRE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 119,341 miles

Both front lower ball joint gaitors are split

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre outerside wall has a cut ,but not excessive enough to fail test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 119,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front lower ball joint gaitors are split

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre outerside wall has a cut ,but not excessive enough to fail test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 113,427 miles

different size tyres front and rear

Fail 17 Feb 2006 113,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

emmissions not done due to blow

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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M601 XRE is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M601 XRE, 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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What year was M601 XRE registered?

M601 XRE is a 1995 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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