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P426 XWO

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,563 mi
Last recorded105,563 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 XWO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,563 miles

Oil leak

both rear sidelights cracked

centre rear brake light partialy working

movement in osf rackend

nsf brake pad level warning wire broken

nsf tyre worn to limit

nsr brake pipe rusty

os sill damaged

osf shock damp

rear exhaust rubbercracking

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

vehicles underbody rusted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 105,563 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

vehicles underbody rusted

Oil leak

both rear sidelights cracked

centre rear brake light partialy working

movement in osf rackend

nsf brake pad level warning wire broken

nsf tyre worn to limit

nsr brake pipe rusty

os sill damaged

osf shock damp

rear exhaust rubbercracking

Pass 8 Mar 2010 102,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,712 miles

bonnet safety cath defective

both rear coil springs rusted

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers splitting

handbrake travel

nsr brake pipe rusty

os and ns inner sills rusted

osf shock absorber damp

osr tyre sidewall perishing

pas pump damp

vehicles underbody rusted

Fail 5 Mar 2009 97,712 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet safety cath defective

both rear coil springs rusted

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers splitting

handbrake travel

nsr brake pipe rusty

os and ns inner sills rusted

osf shock absorber damp

osr tyre sidewall perishing

pas pump damp

vehicles underbody rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 94,252 miles

both rear flexis splitting

engine and gearbox oil leak

exhaust rubbers splitting

general rust under vehicle

nsf tyre on limit

rear brake pipe rusty

rear springs rusty

slight play in both front rackends

Fail 4 Mar 2008 94,251 miles

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

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

both rear flexis splitting

engine and gearbox oil leak

exhaust rubbers splitting

general rust under vehicle

nsf tyre on limit

rear brake pipe rusty

rear springs rusty

slight play in both front rackends

Pass 1 Mar 2007 90,335 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 90,335 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 85,342 miles

brake discs corroded †exhaust corroded

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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P426 XWO is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P426 XWO, 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 P426 XWO registered?

P426 XWO is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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