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P258 MLN

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

72,377 mi
Last recorded72,377 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 MLN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,377 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,968 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,696 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,320 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 60,318 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

CENTRE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BAFFLES FAULTY

Pass 15 Nov 2005 56,826 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 56,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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P258 MLN is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P258 MLN, 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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What year was P258 MLN registered?

P258 MLN is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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