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P165 BRD

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,071 mi
Last recorded128,071 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx89,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 BRD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 128,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 16 Feb 2009 128,071 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 25 Feb 2008 124,332 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 124,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 119,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 115,152 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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P165 BRD is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 89,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P165 BRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P165 BRD registered?

P165 BRD is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 14 December 1996.

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