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P256 HEC

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,214 mi
Last recorded69,214 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 HEC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,214 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 69,214 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,436 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 56,429 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,199 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 50,199 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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P256 HEC is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 82,106 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P256 HEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P256 HEC registered?

P256 HEC is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P256 HEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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