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P103 GUX

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,241 mi
Last recorded121,241 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 GUX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 121,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,249 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,022 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 115,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,062 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all doors open via remote fob and electric switches

Fail 13 Jun 2012 114,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

car is fitted with electric door opening switches

fuel filler kneck insecure

fuel tank breather hose crushed flat

green sleeves stretched over brake flexible hoses

no door handles fitted

rear nearside bumper insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2009 110,169 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 101,211 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 93,234 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 85,362 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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P103 GUX is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P103 GUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P103 GUX registered?

P103 GUX is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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