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P956 LSF

1996 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,390 mi
Last recorded106,390 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 LSF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 106,390 miles

oil leak sump corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2008 106,390 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak sump corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2008 104,381 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both outer sills corroded

engine sump corroded

not all tail lamp bulbs working

steering rack cleaned for retest (not leaking at time of retest)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 104,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both outer sills corroded

engine sump corroded

not all tail lamp bulbs working

Pass 23 Feb 2007 99,973 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 99,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 91,572 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 91,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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P956 LSF is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P956 LSF, 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 P956 LSF registered?

P956 LSF is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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