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P456 XEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,800 mi
Last recorded94,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 94,800 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 94,793 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front windscreen wiper blades split at ends

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 89,372 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 89,372 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2007 81,801 miles

front heat shield lose and ratteling

Pass 19 Jul 2006 74,794 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 74,794 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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

off side front tyre wearingt 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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P456 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 P456 XEU, 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 P456 XEU registered?

P456 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P456 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 XEU 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.

Does P456 XEU have outstanding finance?

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