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P506 KSJ

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

127,055 mi
Last recorded127,055 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX81,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 KSJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 127,055 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 127,055 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 127,046 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 121,719 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 121,709 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise front to rear brake pipe rusty †

Fail 10 Mar 2006 121,414 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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P506 KSJ is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 81,098 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P506 KSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P506 KSJ registered?

P506 KSJ is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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