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P529 CWL

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,216 mi
Last recorded134,216 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx83,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 CWL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 134,216 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 134,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 126,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 121,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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P529 CWL is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 83,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P529 CWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P529 CWL registered?

P529 CWL is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P529 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P529 CWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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