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P247 EMO

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 EMO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 110,011 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 110,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 102,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,545 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 97,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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P247 EMO is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P247 EMO, 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.

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What year was P247 EMO registered?

P247 EMO is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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