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P227 XGD

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,516 mi
Last recorded55,516 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 XGD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,516 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 55,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,156 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 54,133 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear sparewheel well corroded + split but is a non preskribed area

Fail 11 Feb 2009 52,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear sparewheel well corroded + split but is a non preskribed area

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,153 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 51,153 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,223 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,596 miles

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

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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P227 XGD is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol 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 P227 XGD, 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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P227 XGD is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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