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P531 UWL

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.477,749 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 UWL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008
Fail 28 Oct 2008

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 72,891 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 72,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,681 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 72,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 72,490 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 69,180 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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P531 UWL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 77,749 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P531 UWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P531 UWL registered?

P531 UWL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P531 UWL safe to buy?

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