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P741 KBU

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S78,526 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 KBU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009
Fail 2 Feb 2009

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 106,669 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 106,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 85,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 80,608 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 80,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 S?

Based on 3,298 MOT tests across 713 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,855
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 566
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 185
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P741 KBU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 78,526 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P741 KBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P741 KBU registered?

P741 KBU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P741 KBU 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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