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P976 VCU

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,167 mi
Last recorded48,167 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 VCU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,785 miles

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

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

brake discs surface rust vehicle stood for long time

Fail 19 Apr 2006 44,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brakes req inspection hand brake req adjustment

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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P976 VCU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P976 VCU, 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 P976 VCU registered?

P976 VCU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P976 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P976 VCU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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