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P909 RHT

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,535 mi
Last recorded108,535 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 RHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 108,535 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 108,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,053 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 94,902 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 94,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

condition of drivers seat

condition of o/s headlamp pattern bline

coolant leak

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2006 89,157 miles

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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P909 RHT is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P909 RHT, 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 P909 RHT registered?

P909 RHT is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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