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P402 LVW

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,096 mi
Last recorded104,096 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 LVW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 104,096 miles

engine oil leak

oil light on

Fail 3 Jun 2016 104,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 92,142 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 92,142 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil filter corroded slightly.

Pass 27 May 2014 78,737 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 78,491 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Auxillary belt slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2013 62,151 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 62,151 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 47,142 miles

Oil weaping from oil filter.

Pass 5 May 2011 41,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2009 36,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,663 miles

chip in o/s headlamp

Pass 17 May 2007 32,402 miles

chip in o/s headlamp

n/s reverse light inop

rear wiper split

Pass 24 May 2006 30,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in o/s headlamp

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from speedo sender

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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P402 LVW is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P402 LVW, 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 P402 LVW registered?

P402 LVW is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is P402 LVW safe to buy?

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