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P501 XEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,442 mi
Last recorded130,442 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2010 130,442 miles

rear tyres wearing low

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 125,889 miles

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

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

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

both front spring are wotn /suspension low

Pass 17 Sep 2008 122,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 119,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 116,904 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 111,014 miles

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

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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P501 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P501 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P501 XEU registered?

P501 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P501 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 XEU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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