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P261 GUJ

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,430 mi
Last recorded71,430 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 GUJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,430 miles

Beginnings of corrosion at N/S/F inner sill - still solid.

Both front anti-roll bar link rubbers split - not leading to movement.

Engine oil around top of engine.

Exhaust back box repaired by welding.

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Gearbox oil leak.

Knocking noise from front N/S of vehicle.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 71,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Beginnings of corrosion at N/S/F inner sill - still solid.

Both front anti-roll bar link rubbers split - not leading to movement.

Engine oil around top of engine.

Exhaust back box repaired by welding.

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Gearbox oil leak.

Knocking noise from front N/S of vehicle.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers washer jet worn.

front number plate starting to dull

Fail 19 Feb 2008 65,969 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers washer jet worn.

front number plate starting to dull

Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,908 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 62,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,536 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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P261 GUJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P261 GUJ, 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 P261 GUJ registered?

P261 GUJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P261 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 GUJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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