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P489 RUR

1997 Fiat Brava

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,080 mi
Last recorded105,080 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 RUR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 105,080 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,370 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 101,370 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,897 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 94,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 88,586 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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P489 RUR is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P489 RUR, 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 P489 RUR registered?

P489 RUR is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P489 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 RUR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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