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P396 SAE

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx89,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 SAE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,901 miles

centre rear seat belt missing: therefore not tested

heavily modified rear silencer may put excessive strain on already weakned intermediate silencer, and may not last very long

nearside and offside front brake discs thin

nearside front flexible brake hose perished

Fail 10 Sep 2008 97,901 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear seat belt missing: therefore not tested

nearside and offside front brake discs thin

nearside front flexible brake hose perished

Pass 8 Sep 2007 93,727 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 93,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 86,770 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 86,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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P396 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P396 SAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P396 SAE registered?

P396 SAE is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P396 SAE safe to buy?

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