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M921 XWG

1971 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,405 mi
Last recorded83,405 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Fiat Punto75,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM921 XWG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,405 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 83,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,098 miles

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

front suspension rear bushes have slight play

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 80,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,083 miles

Front brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 2 Mar 2010 74,063 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,139 miles

Various brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2009 72,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,526 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s front brake pipe corroding

slight exhaust blow

Fail 27 Mar 2008 69,526 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s front brake pipe corroding

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,140 miles

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

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

movement in o/s and n/s front suspension lower arm front bushes

run out on n/s rear brake

Fail 29 Mar 2007 67,140 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

movement in o/s and n/s front suspension lower arm front bushes

run out on n/s rear brake

Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,306 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 64,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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M921 XWG is a 1971 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M921 XWG, 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 M921 XWG registered?

M921 XWG is a 1971 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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