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P471 UWL

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,955 mi
Last recorded99,955 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 UWL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 99,955 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 99,955 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 91,655 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 91,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cut to inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,378 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 84,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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P471 UWL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 82,213 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 Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P471 UWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P471 UWL registered?

P471 UWL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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