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P498 XEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,721 mi
Last recorded62,721 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 62,721 miles

high level brake light partially not working

offside rear tyre worn low and severely cracked

rear of offside outer sill corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2007 62,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

high level brake light partially not working

offside rear tyre worn low and severely cracked

rear of offside outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,349 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Pass 20 Jul 2005 53,987 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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P498 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P498 XEU, 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 P498 XEU registered?

P498 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P498 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P498 XEU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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