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P531 THU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,765 mi
Last recorded42,765 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto68,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,765 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 42,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 37,614 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 37,613 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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P531 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Blue 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 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 68,964 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 1.6 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P531 THU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P531 THU registered?

P531 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P531 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P531 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.

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