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P502 UWL

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,863 mi
Last recorded77,863 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 UWL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2008 77,863 miles

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

off side mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,863 miles

off side mirror glass damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2008 77,812 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 75,059 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 75,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 68,859 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 68,859 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P502 UWL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P502 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 P502 UWL registered?

P502 UWL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P502 UWL safe to buy?

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