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P279 KFS

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx84,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 KFS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 106,968 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 106,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

centre exhaust mount deteriotated and likely to fail.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 97,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 52,754 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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P279 KFS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 84,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P279 KFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P279 KFS registered?

P279 KFS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P279 KFS safe to buy?

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