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P509 THU

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,778 mi
Last recorded44,778 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,778 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust system rattle

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2015 44,778 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust system rattle

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,493 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

odometer not working

Fail 12 Feb 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

odometer not working

Pass 13 Feb 2013

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

dent on bootlid

mileometer not working

n/s handbrake cable insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2013

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

dent on bootlid

mileometer not working

n/s handbrake cable insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,864 miles

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

battery mounting corroded away will be a failure next year

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release lever insecure

front registration plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet release lever insecure

front registration plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,948 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split on outer edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear wiper blade needs replacing

Fail 15 Feb 2010 41,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front wiper blade split on outer edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,442 miles

high level stop light n/w

n/s/rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2008

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2008

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,539 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 37,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,623 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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P509 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P509 THU, 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 P509 THU registered?

P509 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P509 THU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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