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P87 LAC

1996 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 LAC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013
Pass 11 Oct 2012
Fail 28 Sep 2012

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,222 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 101,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,176 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 98,176 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 94,155 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 94,102 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,987 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 87,030 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 82,811 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 82,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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P87 LAC is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P87 LAC, 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 P87 LAC registered?

P87 LAC is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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