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P641 SAE

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,408 mi
Last recorded108,408 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx84,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 SAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 108,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

drivers seat mechanism worn

very slight noise from rear wheel bearings

wiper arms worn

Fail 20 Apr 2009 108,408 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

drivers seat mechanism worn

very slight noise from rear wheel bearings

wiper arms worn

Pass 25 Apr 2008 102,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 91,981 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres low on edge

slight movement in steering rack,nearside

Fail 13 Oct 2006 91,981 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

coolant cap leaking

nearside front and offside front tyres low on the edges

slight movement in the steering rack,nearside

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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P641 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 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P641 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 P641 SAE registered?

P641 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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