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P262 XAA

1996 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,192 mi
Last recorded127,192 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 XAA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 127,192 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and near limit

ofside door opens handle loose

Fail 4 Jan 2007 127,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 114,752 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 114,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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P262 XAA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P262 XAA, 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 P262 XAA registered?

P262 XAA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P262 XAA safe to buy?

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