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P238 XGD

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,391 mi
Last recorded75,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 XGD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,391 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 75,388 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise air bag light on

advise front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

advise front subframe rusty

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise handbrake travel is long

advise n/s and o/s rear shocker bottom bushes perished

advise n/s f flexy hose perished

advise n/s floor rusty

advise n/s/f tyre on limit

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise rear coil springs rusty

advise three bulbs out in centre brake light

Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,394 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 68,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2005 62,259 miles

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 XGD is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

P238 XGD is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P238 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 XGD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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