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P833 AFC

1996 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,753 mi
Last recorded48,753 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 AFC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,753 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,686 miles

n/s & o/s head light reflectors deteriorating light output slightley reduced

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,374 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 48,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,206 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 48,206 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,107 miles

N/S/REAR BRAKE RECORDING LOWER READING THAN NORMAL,SERVICE BRAKE & PARKING BRAKE.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,107 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/REAR BRAKE RECORDING LOWER READING THAN NORMAL,SERVICE BRAKE & PARKING BRAKE.

O/S/FRONT,N/S/FRONT,N/S/REAR TYRES ALL "AGED"/"CRACKED" & IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 46,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,578 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,980 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,100 miles

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake slightly low effort

rear shockers leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,569 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,688 miles

offside rear shocker starting to leak

Pass 25 Oct 2005 29,870 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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P833 AFC is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 79,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P833 AFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P833 AFC registered?

P833 AFC is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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