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P548 REX

1997 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,316 mi
Last recorded106,316 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 REX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 106,316 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake hoses ferrels are corroded

both rear indecators faded

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f wiper blade losse

Fail 27 Apr 2011 106,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake hoses ferrels are corroded

both rear indecators faded

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f wiper blade losse

Pass 15 May 2010 101,049 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front number plate broken

N/S door mirror cracked

O/S/R bumper damage

Fail 10 May 2010 100,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front number plate broken

N/S door mirror cracked

O/S/R bumper damage

Pass 19 May 2009 91,205 miles

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

n/s/f wing mirror glass damaged

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted to it seat belt checked as well as possible

parking brake travel high

Pass 9 May 2008 84,626 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 84,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2007 80,043 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 75,708 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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P548 REX is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P548 REX, 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 P548 REX registered?

P548 REX is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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