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P101 XPN

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

109,567 mi
Last recorded109,567 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto68,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 XPN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 109,567 miles

BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTY

COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

O/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 29 May 2008 109,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTY

COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

O/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 4 Jun 2007 105,094 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 105,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2006 99,512 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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P101 XPN is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 68,964 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 1.6 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P101 XPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P101 XPN registered?

P101 XPN is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P101 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 XPN 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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