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P871 GVP

1996 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,817 mi
Last recorded102,817 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 GVP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 102,817 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 102,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 99,104 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 92,713 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 92,707 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,403 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 63,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 59,735 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 59,735 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch spring missing

both rear tyres ON LIMIT

oil leak

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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P871 GVP is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P871 GVP, 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 P871 GVP registered?

P871 GVP is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P871 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P871 GVP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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