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P408 RAE

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,085 mi
Last recorded127,085 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 RAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 127,085 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear outer sills in poor condition

center main brake pipe corroded

poor fitment of offside front anti-roll bar link

wiper blades split

Fail 7 Oct 2008 127,080 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear outer sills in poor condition

center main brake pipe corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Oct 2007 125,108 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 125,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 121,142 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 113,388 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 113,388 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P408 RAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P408 RAE, 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 P408 RAE registered?

P408 RAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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