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P236 BPB

1996 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

111,617 mi
Last recorded111,617 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 BPB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 111,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay missing

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,103 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 105,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 102,618 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear number plate is starting to fade

Sump rusty

Surface rust to brake pipes

Vehicle has just met the required limit for the parking brake

bottom of the engine is oily

Fail 25 May 2011 102,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front discs worn

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear number plate is starting to fade

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sump rusty

Surface rust to brake pipes

bottom of the engine is oily

Fail 18 May 2010 100,661 miles

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

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

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

bottom of engine very oily

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake pipe rusty

novielties hanging of of rear view mirror

radiator cradle in very poor condition requires attenshion

rear coil springs rusty

rear number plate starting to deteriate

stone damage to nearside head light lens but not affecting image

underside rusty

Pass 18 May 2010 100,661 miles

bottom of engine very oily

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake pipe rusty

novielties hanging of of rear view mirror

radiator cradle in very poor condition requires attenshion

rear coil springs rusty

rear number plate starting to deteriate

stone damage to nearside head light lens but not affecting image

underside rusty

Pass 13 May 2009 97,258 miles

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

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

dampness to steering rack

oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

rear number plate starting to fade

stone damage to nearside headlight

Fail 12 May 2009 97,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

dampness to steering rack

oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

rear number plate starting to fade

slight travel to handbrake

stone damage to nearside headlight

Pass 20 May 2008 92,123 miles

slight play in & leaking from steering rack

Fail 20 May 2008 92,123 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in & leaking from steering rack

Pass 23 May 2007 88,266 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 88,248 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 82,880 miles

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

nearside headlamp cracked

offside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 30 May 2006 82,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front inner cv boots split

nearside headlamp cracked

offside rear tyre wall perished

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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P236 BPB is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 82,538 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P236 BPB, 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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P236 BPB is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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