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P842 NRO

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,750 mi
Last recorded58,750 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx84,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 NRO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 58,750 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 58,750 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,375 miles

foot brake and hand brake poor effor n/s rear

n/s front seat belt slow to return

Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

foot brake and hand brake poor n/s rear

n/s front seat belt slow to return

Pass 11 Jan 2006 44,658 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 44,658 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil showing at n/sw front suspension leg

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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P842 NRO is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P842 NRO, 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 P842 NRO registered?

P842 NRO is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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