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P292 THT

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 THT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 75,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 69,357 miles

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2008 69,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2008 69,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 62,483 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 62,444 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 54,164 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 54,162 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust slight blow

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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P292 THT is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P292 THT, 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 P292 THT registered?

P292 THT is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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