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P725 SEU

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,102 mi
Last recorded84,102 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 SEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 84,102 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,102 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2008 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2008 80,353 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,732 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 70,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P725 SEU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue 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 P725 SEU, 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 P725 SEU registered?

P725 SEU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P725 SEU safe to buy?

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