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P418 FKJ

1996 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,519 mi
Last recorded133,519 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 FKJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 133,519 miles

Brake pedal slight travel

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 130,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 130,682 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,366 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

near side road wheel damage

Fail 17 Mar 2014 127,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

handbrake travel

near side road wheel damage

Pass 13 Mar 2013 125,443 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 125,443 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

drivers seat insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2012 122,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 122,819 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 120,142 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 120,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 117,257 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 117,257 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 112,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front headlamp poor beam patten front index plate cracked bonnet stay not secure front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Mar 2009 112,823 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front headlamp poor beam patten front index plate cracked bonnet stay not secure front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2008 108,639 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 108,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 103,103 miles

front brake hoses ,front cv gaiters, front anti roll bar bushes all cracking

slight play both front wheels / front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,608 miles

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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P418 FKJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P418 FKJ, 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 P418 FKJ registered?

P418 FKJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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