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P549 UEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,917 mi
Last recorded61,917 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 UEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 61,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,690 miles

brake master cylinder level just above min

engine oil level low

oil lamp on dash on

rear nearside shock absorber slight leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,935 miles

Both front tyre's worn on edge's

Nearside front outer tyre wall has slight damage

Oil pressure warning light comes on on idle

Traces of power steering fluid around brake fluid reservoir

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,127 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,157 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 59,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,860 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,758 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 55,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,203 miles

front brake pads appear low

some suspension bushes perished

Fail 18 Jun 2007 53,202 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads appear to be getting low

some suspension bushes perished

Pass 19 Jun 2006 50,373 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to return

Fail 14 Jun 2006 50,348 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P549 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P549 UEU, 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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P549 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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