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P974 FVU

1996 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,428 mi
Last recorded76,428 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 FVU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,428 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 76,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,419 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 74,419 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,158 miles

Oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,690 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2008 68,689 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear coil springs corroded

wipers worn

Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 62,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,210 miles

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

Radiator leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,869 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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P974 FVU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P974 FVU, 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 P974 FVU registered?

P974 FVU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P974 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P974 FVU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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