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P256 YPJ

1996 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,860 mi
Last recorded160,860 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 YPJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2009 160,860 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2008 148,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 148,176 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

f lower dust cover is insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2007 134,004 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

stonechip on f screen

Pass 20 Sep 2007 134,004 miles

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

stonechip on f screen

Fail 18 Sep 2006 120,117 miles

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

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

airbag light is on, stone chip on front screen

Pass 18 Sep 2006 120,117 miles

airbag light is on, stone chip on front screen

Pass 22 Sep 2005 106,951 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

stonechip on front screen just under 10 mm

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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P256 YPJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P256 YPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P256 YPJ registered?

P256 YPJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P256 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 YPJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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