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P28 UOU

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,975 mi
Last recorded93,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 UOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 93,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 90,882 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CRACKED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED

Oil leak

REAR WIPER NOT WORKING

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 90,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CRACKED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED

Oil leak

REAR WIPER NOT WORKING

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2008 83,004 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS RUBBERS HEAVILY PERISHED

FRONT CAT EXHAUST OUTER SKIN HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT STEERING RACK

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2008 82,676 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS RUBBERS HEAVILY PERISHED

ENGINE OIL LOW

FRONT CAT EXHAUST OUTER SKIN HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT STEERING RACK

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,885 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT AND MIDDLE EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,307 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 65,307 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT CAT OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Oil leak

REAR WIPER SPLIT

SLIGHT LEAK FRONT EXHAUST

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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P28 UOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,910cc diesel 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 P28 UOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P28 UOU registered?

P28 UOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P28 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 UOU 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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