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P48 SFB

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,359 mi
Last recorded126,359 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 SFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 126,359 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 126,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 116,884 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 106,463 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 97,374 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 97,374 miles

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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P48 SFB is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P48 SFB, 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 P48 SFB registered?

P48 SFB is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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