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P238 PWS

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,414 mi
Last recorded104,414 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX81,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 PWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 104,414 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 104,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2006 93,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear brake hose ends rusted

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 19 Dec 2006 93,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake hose ends rusted

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 26 Jan 2006 90,319 miles

All Exhaust Rubber Mounts Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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P238 PWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 81,098 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P238 PWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P238 PWS registered?

P238 PWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P238 PWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 PWS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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