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P898 HHF

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,576 mi
Last recorded103,576 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx84,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 HHF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 103,576 miles

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

nsf tyre has uneven wear

Fail 17 Nov 2008 103,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf tyre has uneven wear

Pass 9 Nov 2007 97,394 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 97,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 91,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear light unit slightly damaged.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 85,052 miles

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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P898 HHF is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P898 HHF, 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 P898 HHF registered?

P898 HHF is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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