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P266 VCW

1996 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,369 mi
Last recorded78,369 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 VCW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,369 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 78,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,722 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished (165/70T14)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 75,722 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished (165/70T14)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,604 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

floor areas starting to corrode

offside front inner arch starting to corrode

Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

floor areas starting to corrode

offside front inner arch starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2008 72,458 miles

offside and nearside floor areas starting to corrode

offside front steering rack gaitor damp

offside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 28 Oct 2008 72,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside floor areas starting to corrode

offside front steering rack gaitor damp

offside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 28 Sep 2007 70,977 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished.border line pass

offside front signs of dampness around steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2007 70,977 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished.border line pass

offside front signs of dampness around steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2006 69,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 65,798 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 65,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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P266 VCW is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P266 VCW, 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 P266 VCW registered?

P266 VCW is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P266 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 VCW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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