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P247 XFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,046 mi
Last recorded82,046 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 XFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,046 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 82,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 68,812 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 68,799 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,791 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 62,791 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,592 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,342 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 60,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 56,803 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,469 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 55,469 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,100 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,758 miles

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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P247 XFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P247 XFB, 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 P247 XFB registered?

P247 XFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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