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P557 RFB

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,874 mi
Last recorded82,874 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX81,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 RFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2009 82,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,490 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 77,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,730 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 67,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,309 miles

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.

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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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.

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