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P193 UEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,181 mi
Last recorded124,181 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 UEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2011 124,181 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 124,181 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 11,553 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 109,189 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 109,189 miles

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

Advise nearside rear tyre punctured

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 103,710 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 103,710 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 103,604 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 93,334 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 93,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 83,538 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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P193 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P193 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 P193 UEU registered?

P193 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is P193 UEU safe to buy?

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