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P496 XGB

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

96,710 mi
Last recorded96,710 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 XGB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2007 96,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 87,733 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 87,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 87,721 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2005 78,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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P496 XGB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,134 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P496 XGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P496 XGB registered?

P496 XGB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P496 XGB safe to buy?

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