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P544 CPC

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,574 mi
Last recorded58,574 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S84,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 CPC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 58,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 58,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,041 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 1,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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P544 CPC is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 84,061 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P544 CPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P544 CPC registered?

P544 CPC is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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