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P177 PEX

1997 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,697 mi
Last recorded30,697 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 PEX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,697 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,407 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,150 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,742 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 29,742 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,354 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 29,028 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,629 miles

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

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Pass 29 May 2009 28,061 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 20,411 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 18,666 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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P177 PEX is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P177 PEX, 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 P177 PEX registered?

P177 PEX is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P177 PEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 PEX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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