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P37 SJD

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,890 mi
Last recorded47,890 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 SJD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 43,637 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 43,611 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 42,848 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 42,848 miles

Central Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Brake light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edge

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 42,523 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,485 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake reserve on limit

Pass 15 May 2014 39,542 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 36,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,262 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,658 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 32,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,750 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,470 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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P37 SJD is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P37 SJD, 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 P37 SJD registered?

P37 SJD is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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