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P195 FAL

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,239 mi
Last recorded123,239 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx89,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 FAL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 123,239 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 113,894 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 113,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 100,682 miles

front n/s spring marked

Fail 7 Oct 2005 100,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P195 FAL is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P195 FAL, 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 P195 FAL registered?

P195 FAL is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P195 FAL safe to buy?

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