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P835 TUS

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,078 mi
Last recorded103,078 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S84,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 TUS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 102,937 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 96,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 86,374 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 86,374 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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P835 TUS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Grey 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 84,061 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P835 TUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P835 TUS registered?

P835 TUS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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