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P495 SAE

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,879 mi
Last recorded62,879 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx84,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 SAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2008 62,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,512 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 58,512 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,416 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 52,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P495 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P495 SAE, 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 P495 SAE registered?

P495 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P495 SAE safe to buy?

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