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P885 RHW

1996 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

122,537 mi
Last recorded122,537 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 RHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2010 122,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Centre exhaust noisey

Exhaust system rusty

Offside front tyre 2mm

Offside rear lower side not working

Oil leak

Rust starting nearside sill/floor lip

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 119,367 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 119,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 119,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2008 115,124 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 115,124 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid dirty

front pads getting low

offside side repeater cracked

slight interaction between rear side lights and indicators

slight movement in nearside rear seat back locking device

slight play in rack

Pass 21 Mar 2007 101,061 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 101,061 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Bonnet catch stuck in open position †Windscreen cracked †O/S repeater cracked †Brake fluid BLACK †Radiator leaking †Rack damp †Uneven wear on tyres (under-inflation)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

N/S/R seat back clasp loose

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 90,671 miles

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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P885 RHW is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P885 RHW, 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 P885 RHW registered?

P885 RHW is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P885 RHW safe to buy?

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