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P985 RHT

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

58,664 mi
Last recorded58,664 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 RHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2008 58,664 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BODY DAMAGE N/S FRONT

EMISSION NOT TESTED DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST

FRONT BUMPER MOUNTINGS CORRODED

FRONT CROSSMEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR CENTER SEAT BACK BOTTOM CUSHION MISSING

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,818 miles

nearside front tyre edge wearing

Fail 11 Oct 2007 56,793 miles

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

nearside front tyre edge wearing

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,690 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 53,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P985 RHT is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P985 RHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P985 RHT registered?

P985 RHT is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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