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P495 XHT

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,004 mi
Last recorded104,004 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 XHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 104,004 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 104,002 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 101,714 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 101,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 May 2009 99,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

vehicle heavly waxoiled #

Pass 15 May 2009 99,702 miles

vehicle heavly waxoiled #

Pass 30 Apr 2008 96,777 miles

under vehicle heavly wax oiled

Pass 11 May 2007 94,087 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 90,478 miles

mascots taken of rear view mirror for mot

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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P495 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P495 XHT, 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

How do I check the history of P495 XHT?

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What year was P495 XHT registered?

P495 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P495 XHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P495 XHT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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