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P496 KOP

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,454 mi
Last recorded108,454 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 KOP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2010 108,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,724 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 96,724 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,002 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 84,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,733 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 77,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 71,290 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 71,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2005 64,007 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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P496 KOP is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P496 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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P496 KOP is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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