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P356 UUB

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,148 mi
Last recorded142,148 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 UUB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2008 142,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 133,411 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 133,316 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 128,177 miles

high brake lamp not fully iluminating

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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P356 UUB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P356 UUB, 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 P356 UUB registered?

P356 UUB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P356 UUB safe to buy?

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