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P98 SAE

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,212 mi
Last recorded85,212 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 SAE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 85,212 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 85,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2006 76,119 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 76,082 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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P98 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 81,046 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 Bravo 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P98 SAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P98 SAE registered?

P98 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P98 SAE safe to buy?

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