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P396 VCW

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,109 mi
Last recorded65,109 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx84,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 VCW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2006 65,109 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 65,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P396 VCW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P396 VCW, 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 P396 VCW registered?

P396 VCW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P396 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 VCW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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