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P838 RAE

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 RAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006
Fail 20 Jul 2006

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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P838 RAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 82,213 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P838 RAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P838 RAE registered?

P838 RAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 5 October 1996.

Is P838 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 RAE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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