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P538 GOF

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,483 mi
Last recorded70,483 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX83,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 GOF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 70,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 64,235 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 64,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 59,027 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 58,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P538 GOF is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P538 GOF, 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 P538 GOF registered?

P538 GOF is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P538 GOF safe to buy?

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