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P109 HYB

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,016 mi
Last recorded67,016 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 HYB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 67,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/side compensator to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 59,527 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 55,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,839 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 46,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 46,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 37,446 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 37,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 24,876 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 24,876 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 17,866 miles

both rear road springs are getting rusty

front brake discs are slightly lipped

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2007 17,862 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,748 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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P109 HYB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P109 HYB, 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 P109 HYB registered?

P109 HYB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P109 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 HYB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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