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P585 THY

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,079 mi
Last recorded77,079 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 THY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 77,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 71,995 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 71,993 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 69,517 miles

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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P585 THY is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P585 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 P585 THY registered?

P585 THY is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P585 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 THY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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