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P160 PAE

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,703 mi
Last recorded125,703 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S84,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 PAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2008 125,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 116,012 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 106,880 miles

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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P160 PAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Blue 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 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 P160 PAE, 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.

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What year was P160 PAE registered?

P160 PAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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