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P179 CUJ

1996 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 CUJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,273 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

front number plate slightly discoloured

repaires heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Jan 2010 78,267 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Feb 2009 69,349 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,457 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 58,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 52,953 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,953 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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P179 CUJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 82,538 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P179 CUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P179 CUJ registered?

P179 CUJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P179 CUJ safe to buy?

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