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P429 WSU

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 WSU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009
Pass 16 Nov 2008 87,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front doors stiff to open

rear tyres wearing on edges advise change

under side off car badly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2008 87,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front doors stiff to open

rear tyres wearing on edges advise change

under side off car badly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007
Fail 15 Aug 2007

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front no plate cracked.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 77,037 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Aug 2006 77,037 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

near side front tyre worn on edge

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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P429 WSU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc 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 P429 WSU, 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 P429 WSU registered?

P429 WSU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P429 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 WSU 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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