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P175 WOU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,284 mi
Last recorded87,284 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 WOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,284 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 87,284 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,737 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 82,705 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 72,259 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,097 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 53,024 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 33,196 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 33,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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P175 WOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P175 WOU, 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 P175 WOU registered?

P175 WOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P175 WOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P175 WOU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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