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P238 MOC

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,039 mi
Last recorded94,039 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 MOC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 94,039 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 94,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 87,658 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 87,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate in poor condition

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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P238 MOC is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P238 MOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P238 MOC registered?

P238 MOC is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P238 MOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 MOC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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