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P917 PHY

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,127 mi
Last recorded127,127 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 PHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 127,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s o/s front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2009 127,109 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s o/s front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2008 121,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 115,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P917 PHY is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P917 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 P917 PHY registered?

P917 PHY is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P917 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P917 PHY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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