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P679 SAE

1996 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,137 mi
Last recorded102,137 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 SAE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 102,137 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe and front to rear metal brake pipe

front brake discs lipped/corroded

low on fuel fuel lamp on dash

o/s/r metal brake pipe poorly rounted/made

part of o/s/r sidelamp inop

radaitor in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2010 102,137 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe and front to rear metal brake pipe

front brake discs lipped/corroded

low on fuel fuel lamp on dash

o/s/r metal brake pipe poorly rounted/made

part of o/s/r sidelamp inop

radaitor in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,863 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front tyres worn on edges/n/s rear worn on inner edge and stepping/2 nails in o/s rear tyre

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 4 Feb 2009 90,863 miles

Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front tyres worn on edges/n/s rear worn on inner edge and stepping/2 nails in o/s rear tyre

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,729 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,670 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 75,670 miles

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

Front brake discs and brake pads badly worn

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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P679 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P679 SAE, 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 P679 SAE registered?

P679 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P679 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P679 SAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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