MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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