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P523 THU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,922 mi
Last recorded56,922 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,922 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,447 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,574 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,634 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,410 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,052 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,558 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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P523 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P523 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 P523 THU registered?

P523 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P523 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 THU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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