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P638 THY

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,144 mi
Last recorded120,144 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 THY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 120,144 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 120,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2006 103,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 103,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 87,986 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 87,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

oil leak in the general gearbox area

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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P638 THY is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Green 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 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 P638 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 P638 THY registered?

P638 THY is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P638 THY safe to buy?

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