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P642 TYS

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,124 mi
Last recorded80,124 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX81,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 TYS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 80,124 miles

Oil leak

both front discs rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel dented on inner rim

Fail 20 Jun 2008 80,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front discs rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel dented on inner rim

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,124 miles

Rear ferrules corroded,exhaust corroded & slight blow,general underbody corrosion,rear floors corroded,rack damp, front brake pipes corroded o/s/f badly

Fail 21 Mar 2007 74,124 miles

Rear ferrules corroded,exhaust corroded & slight blow,general underbody corrosion,rear floors corroded,rack damp, front brake pipes corroded o/s/f badly

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P642 TYS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P642 TYS, 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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P642 TYS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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