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P983 RHT

1996 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 RHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 85,179 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,079 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 71,776 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 71,667 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front suspension struts starting to leak

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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P983 RHT is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc 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 P983 RHT, 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 P983 RHT registered?

P983 RHT is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P983 RHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P983 RHT 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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