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P497 UFA

1997 Fiat Brava

Cream Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,879 mi
Last recorded64,879 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 UFA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,879 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,443 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,910 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 38,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,392 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,168 miles

centur stop lamp incomplet

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,487 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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P497 UFA is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Cream with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P497 UFA, 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 P497 UFA registered?

P497 UFA is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P497 UFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 UFA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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