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P178 YPJ

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,249 mi
Last recorded55,249 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx89,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 YPJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,249 miles

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,427 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 55,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,984 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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P178 YPJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 89,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P178 YPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P178 YPJ registered?

P178 YPJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P178 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 YPJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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