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P874 SEU

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,335 mi
Last recorded85,335 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S84,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 SEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 85,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 85,334 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 79,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,781 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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P874 SEU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 84,061 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P874 SEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P874 SEU registered?

P874 SEU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P874 SEU safe to buy?

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