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P957 HYD

1996 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 HYD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014
Pass 10 Sep 2013
Pass 11 Sep 2012
Fail 11 Sep 2012

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,607 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 84,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,362 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 80,362 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,690 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 75,690 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008
Pass 31 Aug 2007
Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,057 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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P957 HYD is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P957 HYD, 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 P957 HYD registered?

P957 HYD is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P957 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 HYD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P957 HYD have outstanding finance?

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