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P187 UHW

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,524 mi
Last recorded103,524 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 UHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,524 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 103,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 100,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 95,805 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 91,881 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 91,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 86,860 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 86,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 81,809 miles

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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P187 UHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P187 UHW, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P187 UHW registered?

P187 UHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P187 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 UHW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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