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P856 CTV

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 CTV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,361 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 93,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

corrision has begun on inner sill nearside and offside.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 90,758 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 90,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 90,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 82,221 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 82,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P856 CTV is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P856 CTV, 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 P856 CTV registered?

P856 CTV is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P856 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 CTV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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