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P325 SMR

1996 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,792 mi
Last recorded118,792 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 SMR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 118,792 miles

nearside c.v.gaiter perishing.

offside and nearside lower swivel gaiters split.

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage:- keep in check.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 112,980 miles

front metal brake lines corroded

nearside front outer c,v boot cracked

offside rear metal brake line corroded

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 24 Aug 2009 109,018 miles

front outer c.v boot cracked

head lights poor beam pattern

front metal brake lines corroded

front number plate cracked

offside rear metal brake lines corroded

power steering belt cracked

slight play in front lower ball joints

Fail 18 Aug 2009 108,959 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front metal brake lines corroded

front number plate cracked

front outer c.v boot cracked

head lights poor beam pattern

offside rear metal brake lines corroded

power steering belt cracked

slight play in front lower ball joints

Pass 20 Aug 2008 105,379 miles

offside front and rear and nearside front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 101,527 miles

front outer c.v boots cracked

headlight poor beam pattern

nearside front metal brake line corroded

offside front metal brake line corroded

offside rear flexi brake hose ferrul corroded

offside rear metal brake line corroded

power steering belt cracked

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 98,525 miles

both front antiroll bar link arm bushes worn

both front cv boots cracked

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2005 95,442 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 95,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P325 SMR is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P325 SMR, 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 P325 SMR registered?

P325 SMR is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P325 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P325 SMR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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