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P161 VCW

1996 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,144 mi
Last recorded60,144 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 VCW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2010 60,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,961 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 50,960 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both outer rear tyre walls perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 42,739 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,739 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,065 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 36,894 miles

O/S Front windscreen washer jets are slightly low and require adjusting.

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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P161 VCW is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 82,538 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P161 VCW, 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.

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What year was P161 VCW registered?

P161 VCW is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P161 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 VCW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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