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P211 LPX

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,025 mi
Last recorded116,025 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 LPX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 116,025 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear floor corodide

Fail 21 Jul 2011 116,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear floor corodide

Fail 26 Jul 2010 110,865 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc corroding

Offside front brake hose slight chaffing

Rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 26 Jul 2010 110,865 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front brake disc corroding

Offside front brake hose slight chaffing

Rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,428 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 8 Jul 2009 103,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 23 Jul 2008 97,236 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,180 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,125 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 81,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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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P211 LPX is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P211 LPX, 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 P211 LPX registered?

P211 LPX is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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