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P96 POU

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,340 mi
Last recorded101,340 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 POU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroced

Fail 26 Mar 2012 101,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroced

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage no cords showing

offside and nearside front brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Mar 2011 92,718 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage no cords showing

offside and nearside front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 85,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2009 78,952 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,336 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Fail 23 Feb 2008 76,336 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Pass 17 Feb 2007 74,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 71,926 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 71,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 May 2005 65,033 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 65,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P96 POU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P96 POU, 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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P96 POU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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