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P349 GGM

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,570 mi
Last recorded128,570 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 GGM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 128,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 128,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 121,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 121,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 113,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2009 113,320 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2008 104,795 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 98,614 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 98,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 93,789 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 83,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P349 GGM is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P349 GGM, 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 P349 GGM registered?

P349 GGM is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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