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P283 HBU

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,795 mi
Last recorded83,795 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX83,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 HBU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,795 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 83,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 77,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 77,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 69,117 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 69,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front tyre was under inflated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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P283 HBU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 83,794 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P283 HBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P283 HBU registered?

P283 HBU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P283 HBU safe to buy?

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