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P624 RUU

1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,308 mi
Last recorded64,308 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx97,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 RUU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspec rear brakepipes due to covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2008 64,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to inspec rear brakepipes due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2007 62,432 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2006 55,772 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 55,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2004 48,347 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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P624 RUU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 97,973 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 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P624 RUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P624 RUU registered?

P624 RUU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P624 RUU safe to buy?

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