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P517 RUR

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,555 mi
Last recorded128,555 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 RUR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 128,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag warning light on dash

damage to offside rear door

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside headlamp glass damaged and full of water

rear wheel rims damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2011 128,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to offside rear door

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside headlamp glass damaged and full of water

rear wheel rims damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2010 109,240 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,458 miles

n/s/f headlight glass cracked

rear n/plate backing starting to come away from plate

slight play starting on n/s/f wishbone bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,930 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 83,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,705 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 62,316 miles

Nearside Rear 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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P517 RUR is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P517 RUR, 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 P517 RUR registered?

P517 RUR is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P517 RUR safe to buy?

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