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P358 OND

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,204 mi
Last recorded114,204 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 OND
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 114,204 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 114,204 miles

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

bonnet stay loose

boot floor very rusty and corroded

both sides driveshaft oil seals leaking slightly

both sides front antiroll bar bushes worn will shortly req attention

centre brake pipe under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

clutch pedal high

high level brake light only working in centre

n/s/f/ wear indicator wires broken

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall and puncture repair done on outer edge

o/s/f headlight only just giving correct beam

rea suspension very rusty

signs of corrosion to o/s/inner sill

under side of vehicle very rusty will shortly req attention

Pass 6 Mar 2006 108,629 miles

front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

n/s drive shaft inner gaiter leaking oil

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s front brake pipe rusting on chassis leg.

only 5 segments working on centre stop lamp

slight exhaust gas leak on exhaust centre section

Fail 6 Mar 2006 108,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

n/s drive shaft inner gaiter leaking oil

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s front brake pipe rusting on chassis leg.

only 5 segments working on centre stop lamp

slight exhaust gas leak on exhaust centre section

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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P358 OND is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc 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 P358 OND, 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 P358 OND registered?

P358 OND is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P358 OND safe to buy?

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