MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,874 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
all other brake pipes are starting to corrode
both rear outer sills are starting to corrode
nail in nearside rear tyre
offside front tyre outer sidewall is perishing
oil leaks
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?
Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P557 RFB 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 50%.
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 P557 RFB, 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 P557 RFB registered?
P557 RFB is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 20 December 1996.
Is P557 RFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P557 RFB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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