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P140 YPC

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,849 mi
Last recorded109,849 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S84,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 YPC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 109,849 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,418 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 92,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,492 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 78,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 59,865 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 57,377 miles

front number plate cracked

oil leak from gearbox n/s inner cv gaitor

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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P140 YPC is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 84,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P140 YPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P140 YPC registered?

P140 YPC is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P140 YPC safe to buy?

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