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P899 APM

1996 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,628 mi
Last recorded121,628 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 APM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 121,628 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 121,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2010 112,804 miles

59% rear brake imbalance

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 100,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on both rear road springs.

front discs corroded on edges.

pin hole in tail exhaust silencer pipe.

Pass 15 May 2009 100,994 miles

corrosion on both rear road springs.

front discs corroded on edges.

pin hole in tail exhaust silencer pipe.

Pass 15 May 2008 90,606 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 81,697 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 74,028 miles

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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P899 APM is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P899 APM, 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 P899 APM registered?

P899 APM is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P899 APM safe to buy?

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