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P23 CSA

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 CSA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008
Fail 22 Jan 2008

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2006

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 74,713 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 74,713 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P23 CSA is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 P23 CSA, 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 P23 CSA registered?

P23 CSA is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P23 CSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 CSA shows 6 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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