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P446 THU

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,250 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 74,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 73,990 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 73,990 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,884 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,738 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,935 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 69,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,745 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,790 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,790 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,948 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 51,256 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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P446 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P446 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 P446 THU registered?

P446 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P446 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P446 THU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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