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P494 OGV

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,293 mi
Last recorded146,293 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 OGV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 146,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s tail lamp cracked but no white light showing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 146,293 miles

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

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

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

o/s tail lamp cracked but no white light showing

Pass 10 Dec 2007 140,060 miles

air bag lamp stays on

exhaust has minor blow

front number plate has slight damage

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear tyres close to limit and wearing on edge

Pass 10 Jul 2006 133,661 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 133,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P494 OGV is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P494 OGV, 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 P494 OGV registered?

P494 OGV is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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