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P524 THU

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,818 mi
Last recorded73,818 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,818 miles

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

nsf tyre has uneven wear

Fail 30 Jul 2008 73,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nsf tyre has uneven wear

Fail 26 Jul 2007 68,791 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,791 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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P524 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P524 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P524 THU registered?

P524 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P524 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 THU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P524 THU have outstanding finance?

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