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P461 THU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,856 mi
Last recorded85,856 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system shows corrosion

front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,847 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 80,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,181 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,747 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,615 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 65,325 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 62,009 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,023 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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P461 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P461 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 P461 THU registered?

P461 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P461 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 THU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P461 THU have outstanding finance?

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