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P517 THY

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,151 mi
Last recorded94,151 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 THY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

metal pipes rusting

rust forming underside

screen damaged and spreading

Pass 4 Sep 2006 84,363 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 84,362 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 84,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine has slight oil leak

Front brake wear sensor wires broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 76,582 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P517 THY is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Grey 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 P517 THY, 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 P517 THY registered?

P517 THY is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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