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P248 WHY

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,687 mi
Last recorded123,687 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2007 123,687 miles

AIR BAG light displayed

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet release lever / cable damaged

both lower chassis members @ nearside & offside inner areas

rear wiper blade / rubber missing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 123,687 miles

AIR BAG light displayed

Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet release lever / cable damaged

both lower chassis members @ nearside & offside inner areas

rear wiper blade / rubber missing

Pass 30 Sep 2006 120,247 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 114,989 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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P248 WHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P248 WHY, 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 P248 WHY registered?

P248 WHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P248 WHY safe to buy?

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