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P516 MJN

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,073 mi
Last recorded76,073 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 MJN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 76,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front brake flexi hases small cracks

advise exhaust blow front

advise rear indicator bulbs fading

both front ball joint covers split

both front brake discs wear plus rusting

both front rebound stops split advise car seems low on front

both front shocks damp

front brake balance 22%

off side front tyre soft

slight lift to off side lower ball joint

strong advise off side front metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 May 2012 76,073 miles

advise both front brake flexi hases small cracks

advise exhaust blow front

advise rear indicator bulbs fading

both front ball joint covers split

both front brake discs wear plus rusting

both front rebound stops split advise car seems low on front

both front shocks damp

front brake balance 22%

off side front tyre soft

slight lift to off side lower ball joint

strong advise off side front metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 9 May 2011 73,542 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 67,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 63,675 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 61,765 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side rear door will not open but can check parts as needed

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 56,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P516 MJN is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P516 MJN, 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

How do I check the history of P516 MJN?

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What year was P516 MJN registered?

P516 MJN is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P516 MJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 MJN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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