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P912 PHY

1996 Fiat Brava

Beige Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,270 mi
Last recorded133,270 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 PHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2010 133,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear light damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

rear lower panel starting to corrode

slight play lower arm bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2009 123,322 miles

low tyre presure osf and nsf tyre tread at 2 mm

Pass 26 Nov 2008 115,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,664 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 103,664 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 90,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

interior mirror missing

Fail 11 Apr 2006 90,309 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

interior mirror missing

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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P912 PHY is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Beige with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 79,910 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P912 PHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P912 PHY registered?

P912 PHY is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P912 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P912 PHY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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