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P161 UEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,120 mi
Last recorded55,120 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 UEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,120 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 55,120 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,595 miles

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

owner says centre brake lamp disconnected

rear silencer clamp requires attention

Fail 3 Jan 2007 48,549 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer clamp requires attention

Pass 7 Jan 2006 45,133 miles

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

n/s front tyre 2mm.

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit on edge

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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P161 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P161 UEU, 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 P161 UEU registered?

P161 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P161 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 UEU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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