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P119 XPN

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 XPN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both front wiper blades rubbers starting to split/ wear

front inner wheel arches and front bumper mountings starting to rust

nearside front wheel inner rim slight damage

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush starting to crack/ perish

offside rear floor corroded out side of prescribed areas

rear exhaust box/ centre exhaust box starting to rust/ slight leaks, front exhaust slight leak and front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

rear radius arms and rear subframe mountings slight movement

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 16 Nov 2021

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front inner wheel arches and front bumper mountings starting to rust

nearside front wheel inner rim slight damage

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush starting to crack/ perish

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside rear floor corroded out side of prescribed areas

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

rear exhaust box starting to rust, front exhaust slight leak and front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

rear radius arms and rear subframe mountings slight movement

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 20 Oct 2020 46,929 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

front inner wheel arches starting to rust

nearside front wheel inner rim slight damage

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush starting to crack/ perish

offside rear floor corroded out side of prescribed areas

rear radius arms and rear subframe mountings slight movement

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre pressure low

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 19 Oct 2020 46,925 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

front inner wheel arches starting to rust

nearside front wheel inner rim slight damage

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush starting to crack/ perish

offside rear floor corroded out side of prescribed areas

rear radius arms and rear subframe mountings slight movement

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre pressure low

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,875 miles

both front headlamps beam patterns slightly weak

front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front inner wheel arches and offside rear floor starting to rust

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush starting to crack/ perish

rear radius arms and rear subframe mountings slight movement

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre pressure low

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 24 Oct 2018 46,311 miles

both rear radius arms slight movement

emissions first test failed

front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front inner wheel arches and offside rear floor starting to rust

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush starting to crack/ perish

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 22 Oct 2018 46,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear radius arms slight movement

emissions first test failed

front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front inner wheel arches and offside rear floor starting to rust

front suspension lower wishbones inner front bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,710 miles

front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front inner wheel arches and offside rear floor starting to rust

front suspension lower wishbones inner front bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,005 miles

front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front inner wheel arches starting to rust

front suspension lower wishbones inner front bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,426 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front inner wheel arches starting to rust

front suspension lower wishbones inner front bushes starting to crack/perish

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,661 miles

bumpers slight damage

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front suspension lower wishbones inner front bushes starting to crack/ perish

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

nearside rear wheel trim missing

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn and washer jet not working

spare tyre pressure low

steering rack slight play and slightly damp

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bumpers slight damage

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front suspension lower wishbones inner front bushes starting to crack/ perish

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

nearside rear wheel trim missing

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn and washer jet not working

spare tyre pressure low

steering rack slight play and slightly damp

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,892 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

bumpers slight damage

front lower suspension wishbones inner front bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside rear tyre strating to perish and tread wearing on outer edge

rear screen washer jet not working

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

steering rack slight play and slightly damp

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,055 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low on edges

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

bumpers slight damage

front brake discs starting to rust

front lower suspension wishbones inner front bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread wearing on outer edge

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspensiion coil springs rusty

rear wiper blade rubbers split/ wear

steering rack slight play and slightly damp

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,379 miles

battery insecure

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread strating to wear on outer edge

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

spare tyre is flat

Fail 29 Jun 2011 40,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread strating to wear on outer edge

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

spare tyre is flat

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,662 miles

both front lower wishbones inner front bushes starting to crack/ perish

front tyre treads wearing low on edges

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread wearing on outer edge

offside steering rack gaitor slightly damp- no leak

rear coil springs starting to rust

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,537 miles

front lower suspension wishbone bushes starting to crack/ perish

front tyre treads worn to 1.6mm on edges

power steering damp

rear coil springs starting to rust

Fail 10 Oct 2008 37,532 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front lower suspension wishbone bushes starting to crack/ perish

front tyre treads worn to 1.6mm on edges

offside front window not working

power steering damp

rear coil springs starting to rust

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,386 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,977 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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P119 XPN is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P119 XPN, 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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P119 XPN is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P119 XPN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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