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P388 THU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Cream Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,195 mi
Last recorded65,195 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto68,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,195 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 56,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 55,681 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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P388 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Cream with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 68,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P388 THU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P388 THU registered?

P388 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P388 THU safe to buy?

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