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P259 YPF

1996 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,393 mi
Last recorded105,393 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 YPF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,393 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2011 105,393 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

oil leak

unable to test rear seats and belts

wipers split

Pass 18 Jan 2010 98,183 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 98,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 89,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 81,932 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 97,728 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 70,496 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 70,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P259 YPF is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P259 YPF, 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 P259 YPF registered?

P259 YPF is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P259 YPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 YPF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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