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P955 HJA

1996 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,464 mi
Last recorded101,464 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 HJA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2010 101,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2009 94,074 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 94,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 89,404 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2005 81,224 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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P955 HJA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P955 HJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P955 HJA registered?

P955 HJA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 14 December 1996.

Is P955 HJA safe to buy?

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