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P487 KOP

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,840 mi
Last recorded63,840 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 KOP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,840 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,364 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,089 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,105 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,726 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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P487 KOP is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P487 KOP, 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 P487 KOP registered?

P487 KOP is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P487 KOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P487 KOP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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