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P423 UAE

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,932 mi
Last recorded131,932 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 UAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 131,932 miles

front flexy hoses perished

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 27 Nov 2009 131,932 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

front flexy hoses perished

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2008 118,664 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 118,664 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 106,561 miles

Clutch slipping badly.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 101,197 miles

centre stop light some bulbs not working

slight rusting offside lower inner sill

Fail 14 Nov 2006 101,197 miles

Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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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P423 UAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P423 UAE, 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 P423 UAE registered?

P423 UAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P423 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 UAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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