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P228 YPJ

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,293 mi
Last recorded84,293 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx89,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 YPJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2008 84,293 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

chip in winscreen

condition and security of o/s door mirror

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

o/s/r brake effort slightly low

o/s/r plastic light cover missing

security of o/s/f outter door handle

Pass 28 Dec 2006 80,591 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 80,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

corroison to front to rear brakepipe

drivers door stiff bline

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing bline

slight play to o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2005 74,603 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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P228 YPJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 89,736 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 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P228 YPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P228 YPJ registered?

P228 YPJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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