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P317 YCK

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,613 mi
Last recorded74,613 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 YCK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2008 74,613 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 73,838 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2007 73,825 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,586 miles

offside front tyre very close to limit

slight oil leak in area of steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2005 70,331 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 70,327 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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P317 YCK is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P317 YCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P317 YCK registered?

P317 YCK is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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