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P896 WAA

1996 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,569 mi
Last recorded138,569 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 WAA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 138,569 miles

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

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

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

engine slight smoke

Fail 28 Jan 2009 138,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

engine slight smoke

Pass 29 Nov 2007 116,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bonnet front grill missing

nearside front wheel trim poor fitment

offside rear trailing arm bush slight play

plastic skirts covering sills preventing full in spection

power steering banjo pipe fitting damp

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2007 116,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

bonnet front grill missing

nearside front wheel trim poor fitment

offside rear trailing arm bush slight play

plastic skirts covering sills preventing full in spection

power steering banjo pipe fitting damp

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2006 103,028 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 103,024 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fast idle speed eratic dureing emmisions test

Front brake discs worn

NB Child seat fitted to near side front

Near side front tyre worn inner edge

Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2005 96,570 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 96,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 WAA is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WAA, 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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P896 WAA is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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