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P978 XWS

1996 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,084 mi
Last recorded75,084 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 XWS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 75,084 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 75,084 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

1.Rear wiper blade split †2.Handbrake travel high †3.Boot area not checked proeprly due to boot trim †4.Brake discs slightly pitted & corroding, pads not checked †5.Slight exhaust blow front joint

11.Aux drive belt cracking

6.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers) †7.Rear shockers starting to leak slightly †8.Rear flexi brake hoses cracking †9.Slight play in steering rack †10.Oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jul 2006 68,941 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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P978 XWS is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 82,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P978 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P978 XWS registered?

P978 XWS is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P978 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 XWS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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