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P490 UWL

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,266 mi
Last recorded78,266 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 UWL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2008 78,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges + tyre treads near limit

Pass 1 Mar 2008 78,266 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges + tyre treads near limit

Pass 5 Mar 2007 63,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,051 miles

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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P490 UWL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P490 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.

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What year was P490 UWL registered?

P490 UWL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P490 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 UWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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