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P437 THU

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,181 mi
Last recorded48,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 48,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,976 miles

bonnet release pull broken,, still able to open bonnet

both rear coils springs in poor condition (very corroded)

centre exhaust section, baffles loose inside box

o/s/r tyre outer sidweall in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,182 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 44,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front brake pads low

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,073 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre soft

1 of 10 high level brake light bulbs not working

n/s/r tyre sidewall poor

Fail 12 Jan 2012 42,073 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1 of 10 high level brake light bulbs not working

n/s/r tyre sidewall poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre soft

Fail 28 Jan 2011 39,071 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure inside vehicle (under dash drivers side)

Both tailgate struts weak

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly and waher jets weak at time of test. (Fluid has thick build up at edge of screen when washers activated. Poss contamination)

Brake pedal slightly spongy at time of test

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Unable to inspect brakes clearly at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,071 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure inside vehicle (under dash drivers side)

Both tailgate struts weak

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly and waher jets weak at time of test. (Fluid has thick build up at edge of screen when washers activated. Poss contamination)

Brake pedal slightly spongy at time of test

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Unable to inspect brakes clearly at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2010 36,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 32,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,483 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,078 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,555 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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P437 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P437 THU, 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 P437 THU registered?

P437 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P437 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P437 THU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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