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P526 SBJ

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,049 mi
Last recorded83,049 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 SBJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 83,049 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,485 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 14 Mar 2009 59,958 miles

chip in n/s headlight

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2009 59,958 miles

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

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

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

chip in n/s headlight

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,369 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f bumper damaged

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate fading

offside wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack offside

sump rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,997 miles

slight play in o/s/f trck rod end

sump rusty

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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P526 SBJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P526 SBJ, 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 P526 SBJ registered?

P526 SBJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P526 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 SBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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