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P778 GBA

1996 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,828 mi
Last recorded100,828 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 GBA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,547 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 98,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 92,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 86,901 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 86,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 81,158 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate water marked

Fail 2 Aug 2008 75,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2008 75,512 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2007 67,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,849 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 62,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 56,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P778 GBA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P778 GBA, 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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P778 GBA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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