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P515 UFA

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,030 mi
Last recorded75,030 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 UFA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both floor to sills showing signs of corrosion

both main brake pipes at front slightly corroded,hard to check condition of pipes under plastic covers

hard to check condition of brake pipes at rear under heatshields

vehicle underbody rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2013 74,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both floor to sills showing signs of corrosion

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,953 miles

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

cracking to o/s/rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2012 71,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

cracking to o/s/rear tyre

n/s/rear wheel corroded and in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,714 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both floor to sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s/rear tyre cracking and in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2011 70,709 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both floor to sills showing signs of corrosion

n/s bottom ball joint rubber boot split

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,170 miles

both lower ball joint rubber boots split

brake pipes at rear greased,hard to check condition of pipes

vehicle structure rusty with standing

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,926 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 52,910 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 52,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,718 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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P515 UFA is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P515 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 P515 UFA registered?

P515 UFA is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P515 UFA safe to buy?

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