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P120 BSB

1997 Fiat Brava

Cream Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,226 mi
Last recorded74,226 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 BSB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,158 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,366 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 45,366 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,030 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P120 BSB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Cream with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P120 BSB, 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 P120 BSB registered?

P120 BSB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P120 BSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 BSB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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