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P480 REX

1997 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,665 mi
Last recorded127,665 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 REX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 127,665 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 127,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 117,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 106,195 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 92,789 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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P480 REX is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P480 REX, 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 P480 REX registered?

P480 REX is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P480 REX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 REX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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