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P160 RBF

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,892 mi
Last recorded94,892 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 RBF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 94,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to offside rear flexi brake hose metal ferrull.not considered to be excessive

Fail 27 Nov 2008 94,891 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to offside rear flexi brake hose metal ferrull.not considered to be excessive

Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,756 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE HOSE FLEXI FERRULS ARE CORRODED

O/S/ AND N/S FLOOR AROUND THE DRAIN HOLE AREA IS CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSON ON THEO/S/F CHASSIS

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

THE FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE CORRODED

THE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 21 Nov 2007 86,709 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE HOSE FLEXI FERRULS ARE CORRODED

O/S/ AND N/S FLOOR AROUND THE DRAIN HOLE AREA IS CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSON ON THEO/S/F CHASSIS

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

THE FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE CORRODED

THE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 1 Dec 2006 79,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 79,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P160 RBF is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P160 RBF, 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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P160 RBF is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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