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P839 ERC

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,228 mi
Last recorded136,228 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx84,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 ERC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2008 136,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 136,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 124,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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P839 ERC is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P839 ERC, 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 P839 ERC registered?

P839 ERC is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P839 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P839 ERC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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