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P387 YGA

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 YGA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,896 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 76,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,225 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 72,710 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 72,710 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,627 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 67,603 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P387 YGA is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P387 YGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P387 YGA registered?

P387 YGA is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P387 YGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P387 YGA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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