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P859 JKV

1996 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,517 mi
Last recorded142,517 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 JKV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2011 142,517 miles

slight damage to the o/s/r light

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

air bag light is on

brake pipes are rusty

floor pans / sill lips are rusty

n/s/f tyre is worn low

o/s/f tyre is worn low on the inner edge

recommend recheck tracking when new tyres are fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 142,517 miles

floor pans / sill lips are rusty

n/s/f tyre is worn low

air bag light is on

brake pipes are rusty

o/s/f tyre is worn low on the inner edge

recommend recheck tracking when new tyres are fitted

slight damage to the o/s/r light

Pass 29 Jan 2010 130,424 miles

front brake discs are very rusty

heat shield is loose above the rear silencer

n/s/f headlight patern is poor / light is cracked and chipped

o/s/r light lenz cover is damaged

plastic part is loose under the n/s/f wheel arch

Fail 25 Jan 2010 130,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs are very rusty

heat shield is loose above the rear silencer

n/s/f headlight patern is poor / light is cracked and chipped

o/s/r light lenz cover is damaged

plastic part is loose under the n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 29 Jan 2009 124,703 miles

front brake balance is poor

Fail 28 Jan 2009 124,703 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both fron brake back plates are touching the discs

front brake balance is poor

Pass 28 Jan 2008 109,464 miles

floor pans rusty at sill lips.

n/s/f shock absorber is damp.

noise from cambelt end of engine.

o/s/f brake pads are very low and discs are in very poor condition.

o/s/r brake pipe is rusty.

slight blow from manifold area.

split in centre exhaust box has slight blow.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 96,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 94,930 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 94,847 miles

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

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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P859 JKV is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P859 JKV, 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 P859 JKV registered?

P859 JKV is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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