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P478 GBU

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,906 mi
Last recorded110,906 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 GBU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 110,906 miles

offside rear side lamp flashes slightly when indicator is on.

only 3 bulbs working on centre brake lamp

Fail 23 May 2008 110,876 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear side lamp flashes slightly when indicator is on.

only 3 bulbs working on centre brake lamp

Pass 1 Jun 2007 106,949 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 106,866 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise both sides floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2006 103,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 103,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P478 GBU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue 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 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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P478 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P478 GBU registered?

P478 GBU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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