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P409 UEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,547 mi
Last recorded68,547 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 UEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on // marks in o/s/r seat belt

front brake discs corroded **

front brake flexys perish cracked

n/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded

rear wiper rubber missing // battery insecure // underbody corrosion

slight play n/s/r suspention arm // nail in o/s/r tyre (non repair )

spare wheel well corroded and holed // inter and rear silencer mountings corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,010 miles

both front wipers torn and smear screen /// rear wiper rubber missing // rear washer not working

both outer cv gaiters perish cracked

front anti roll bar link bushes perish cracked

front brake discs corroded and brake pads worn low

n/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded //front brake flexys perish cracked

slight play/wear n/s/r suspention arm

weak beam patterns both headlights

Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wipers torn and smear screen /// rear wiper rubber missing // rear washer not working

front anti roll bar link bushes perish cracked

front brake discs corroded and brake pads worn low

n/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded //front brake flexys perish cracked

rear exhaust mounting persihed and splitting // both outer cv gaiters perish cracked

slight play/wear n/s/r suspention arm

weak beam patterns both headlights

Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,782 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 63,782 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,870 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 61,871 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

drivers seatbelt worn

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

oil mist o/s of steering rack

play/wear n/s/r suspention arm

rear exhaust mounting starting to split

rear wiper torn and smears

slight dimming rear lights

slight fluctuation n/s/f brake disc

surface corrosion boot floor

Pass 27 Sep 2005 57,482 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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P409 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P409 UEU, 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 P409 UEU registered?

P409 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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