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P172 TDL

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,359 mi
Last recorded79,359 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX81,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 TDL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 79,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre boot brake light cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 73,359 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 73,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

3 wheel trims missing

corrosion starting to appear under floor at rear of exhaust tunnel

o/s rear tyre slightly perished in tread

slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 67,358 miles

evidence of n/s/f road spring fouling inner wheel arch

front inner brake pads 80% worn

n/s/f wheel trim missing

oil leak engine area

some sideways movement in handbrake lever mounting

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,825 miles

n/s front road spring rubbing on inner wheel arch

slight damage to o/s rear seat belt webbing

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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P172 TDL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 81,098 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P172 TDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P172 TDL registered?

P172 TDL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 28 September 1996.

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