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P534 THU

1997 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,402 mi
Last recorded86,402 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,402 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 81,865 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 81,865 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 78,104 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 72,283 miles

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

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

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

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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P534 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P534 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

How do I check the history of P534 THU?

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What year was P534 THU registered?

P534 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P534 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P534 THU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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