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P964 VBW

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,815 mi
Last recorded72,815 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX81,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 VBW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 72,815 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 72,805 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 72,701 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2005 67,478 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 67,478 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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P964 VBW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 81,098 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P964 VBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P964 VBW registered?

P964 VBW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P964 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P964 VBW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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