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P229 RHT

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

84,006 mi
Last recorded84,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 RHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,006 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s front door handle stiff operation. hand brake close to reserve travel new brake pipes made longer than neccesary but secure

Fail 27 Jun 2007 84,008 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 84,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 84,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 77,933 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 77,933 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 74,571 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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P229 RHT is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 82,213 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 Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P229 RHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P229 RHT is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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