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P728 SAE

1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,828 mi
Last recorded119,828 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx97,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 SAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2007 119,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 107,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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P728 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 97,973 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 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P728 SAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P728 SAE registered?

P728 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P728 SAE safe to buy?

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