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P462 GBU

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,851 mi
Last recorded82,851 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 GBU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light is on

o/s tront tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2006 72,128 miles

exahust corroded

near side front brake hose perished advise replace

off side rear tyre perished

oil leaks

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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P462 GBU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 82,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P462 GBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P462 GBU registered?

P462 GBU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P462 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 GBU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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