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P961 WAP

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,029 mi
Last recorded177,029 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 WAP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 177,029 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 175,670 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 175,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 173,843 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 172,049 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 172,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 163,787 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 163,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 150,428 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 131,266 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 122,676 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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P961 WAP is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 79,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P961 WAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P961 WAP registered?

P961 WAP is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P961 WAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P961 WAP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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