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P553 GOF

1996 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,506 mi
Last recorded83,506 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 GOF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,506 miles

cv joints damp/ front roll bushes splitting/ front to rear brake pipe corroding/ hand travel high/ o/s/f tyre worn on edges/ os/r light lens cracked/ air bag light on/ engine cover loose

Fail 10 Dec 2009 83,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

cv joints damp/ front roll bushes splitting/ front to rear brake pipe corroding/ hand travel high/ o/s/f tyre worn on edges/ os/r light lens cracked/ air bag light on/ engine cover loose

Pass 13 Dec 2008 78,483 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 78,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P553 GOF is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P553 GOF, 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 P553 GOF registered?

P553 GOF is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P553 GOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 GOF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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