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P558 EJH

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,905 mi
Last recorded87,905 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 EJH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,905 miles

front and rear registration plates are deterioated

front brake discs are corroded on the inside edge

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bush's are deterioated

offside front tyre is worn on both edges and is deterioated

refer to section 2 overleaf

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,905 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front and rear registration plates are deterioated

front brake discs are corroded on the inside edge

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bush's are deterioated

offside front tyre is worn on both edges and is deterioated

refer to section 2 overleaf

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,083 miles

refer to section 2 overleaf

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2010 81,058 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear registration plate cracked

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,153 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 67,952 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 62,989 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 57,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 57,988 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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P558 EJH is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc 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 P558 EJH, 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

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What year was P558 EJH registered?

P558 EJH is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P558 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 EJH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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