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P490 THU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,845 mi
Last recorded62,845 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 62,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing very close to limit

ns inner cv boot insecure

osf brake hose cracking slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2005 49,565 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 49,564 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P490 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P490 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P490 THU registered?

P490 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P490 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 THU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P490 THU have outstanding finance?

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