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P462 XEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 96,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front number plate cracked

rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 96,890 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front number plate cracked

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 86,691 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front wing corroded

oil around gearbox area

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 86,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

nearside front wing corroded

oil around gearbox area

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 76,665 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,158 miles

play in n/s rack arm

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,914 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 63,914 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 60,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,522 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,542 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,198 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 43,198 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cuts on the tyre walls but not exceeded the limits

this vehicle its very dangerous to drive on any public road as there is not sufficient braking force

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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P462 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P462 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 P462 XEU registered?

P462 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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