MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,148 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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air bag light on
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
air bag light on
Driver seat has movement but secure in situ.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front suspension bump stop is deteriorated but still able to perform function.
Slight oil leak from gearbox.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver seat has movement but secure in situ.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front suspension bump stop is deteriorated but still able to perform function.
Slight oil leak from gearbox.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s door mirror cracked.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s door mirror cracked.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
bonet puller not properly secured
offside front tyre worn to about 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?
Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P253 BPB is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P253 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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What year was P253 BPB registered?
P253 BPB is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 September 1996.
Is P253 BPB safe to buy?
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