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P188 UWV

1996 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 UWV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

petrol cap of tempory type

Fail 3 Jul 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

petrol cap of tempory type

Pass 11 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2011

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009
Fail 30 Jun 2009

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 48,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,296 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 39,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 26,759 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 26,759 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre just legal

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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P188 UWV is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P188 UWV, 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 P188 UWV registered?

P188 UWV is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P188 UWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 UWV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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