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P181 PYA

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,547 mi
Last recorded87,547 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 PYA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,547 miles

steering rack slightly oilstained

ancillary drive belt cracked

coolant leak evident from radiator top hose

exhaust rubbers perished and starting to split

front and rear numberplates cracked

handbrake cable retaining clip broken

low handbrake reserve travel

nearside front brake flexible hose perished

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyre valve stems damaged

offside driveshaft oil seal weeping

offside front tyre on 1mm on inner edge outside centre 3/4 band

rear coilsprings corroded

rear indicators faded

rear tyres slightly perished

slight engine oil leak evident

Fail 25 Aug 2009 87,547 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

ancillary drive belt cracked

coolant leak evident from radiator top hose

exhaust rubbers perished and starting to split

front and rear numberplates cracked

handbrake cable retaining clip broken

low handbrake reserve travel

nearside front brake flexible hose perished

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyre valve stems damaged

offside driveshaft oil seal weeping

offside front tyre on 1mm on inner edge outside centre 3/4 band

rear coilsprings corroded

rear indicators faded

rear tyres slightly perished

slight engine oil leak evident

steering rack slightly oilstained

Pass 29 Sep 2008 82,680 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

front brake hoses perished(strong advise)

front number plate cracked

front wipers smeary

handebrake reserve low

rear springs corroded

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight oil stains on rack

slight stains on front shockers

Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,960 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 77,953 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 72,494 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 72,494 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE,brake fluid level low.

front number plate cracked,

heavy corrosion on BOTH rear coil springs.

low level brake warning wires snapped on nearside/offside.

nearside front shockabsorber,damp.

power steering rack,damp.

slight flat spot on offside rear tyre,

slight smear from front wipers.

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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P181 PYA is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P181 PYA, 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 P181 PYA registered?

P181 PYA is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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