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P438 RWS

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,466 mi
Last recorded51,466 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 RWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,466 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,276 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,688 miles

various body damage various oil leaks exhaust rusty in places also rear baffles noisy

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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P438 RWS 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P438 RWS, 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 P438 RWS registered?

P438 RWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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