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P378 RFB

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 RFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 83,357 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 83,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 74,707 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 74,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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P378 RFB is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 86,629 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 P378 RFB, 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 30 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 P378 RFB registered?

P378 RFB is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P378 RFB safe to buy?

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