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P351 RPV

1997 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,679 mi
Last recorded172,679 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 RPV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 172,679 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 172,679 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 156,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 156,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 143,980 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 143,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust in poor condition

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2007 129,828 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 116,239 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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P351 RPV is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,747cc 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 P351 RPV, 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 P351 RPV registered?

P351 RPV is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P351 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 RPV 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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