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P511 XEU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,007 mi
Last recorded113,007 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx83,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2009 113,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 97,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 94,837 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,252 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 70,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 69,984 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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P511 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 83,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P511 XEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P511 XEU?

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What year was P511 XEU registered?

P511 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P511 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 XEU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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