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P735 SAE

1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,651 mi
Last recorded93,651 miles
Recorded on21 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

RegistrationP735 SAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 93,651 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 93,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside hand brake cable hanging loose

Pass 14 Nov 2007 90,530 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 90,530 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 82,241 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 82,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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P735 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P735 SAE, 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 P735 SAE registered?

P735 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P735 SAE safe to buy?

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