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P208 UGJ

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,550 mi
Last recorded73,550 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 UGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2008 73,550 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 73,550 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,977 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2007 69,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside outer sill damaged at front end

Pass 7 Jun 2006 62,036 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P208 UGJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P208 UGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P208 UGJ registered?

P208 UGJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 May 1997.

Is P208 UGJ safe to buy?

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