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P896 FBU

1996 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,605 mi
Last recorded89,605 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 FBU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 89,605 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 89,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine over heating †front end damage †segment of high level brake light out †brake fluid level low

Pass 22 Apr 2006 82,743 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 82,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bullet in windscreen

front drop arm bushes worn

insecure battery

nsf and front body damaged

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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P896 FBU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P896 FBU, 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 P896 FBU registered?

P896 FBU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P896 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P896 FBU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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