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M609 HTD

1971 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,264 mi
Last recorded75,264 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 Fiat Punto75,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM609 HTD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box breaking up internally

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box breaking up internally

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,223 miles

both front tyres very low

brake fluid low

front brake pad anti rattle plates poorly fitted

offside number plate lamp dim

oil leak

possible faulty brake light switch

Fail 22 Apr 2010 70,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres very low

brake fluid low

front brake pad anti rattle plates poorly fitted

offside number plate lamp dim

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 90,178 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 90,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 82,478 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,478 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 73,840 miles

Oil leak

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Nov 2006 73,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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M609 HTD is a 1971 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.6% with a typical mileage of 75,650 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M609 HTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M609 HTD registered?

M609 HTD is a 1971 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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