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P568 MPO

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,518 mi
Last recorded134,518 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 MPO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 134,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge-on min limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge-on min limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 121,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in nearside front inner steering joint

Fail 20 Jun 2016 121,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in nearside front inner steering joint

Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear outer stop light inop

Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,544 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,718 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,045 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,721 miles

nearside front tyre outter sidewall slightly cut

offside and nearside washers partly working

Fail 16 Mar 2006 53,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre outter side wall cut

offside and nearside washers partly working

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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P568 MPO is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P568 MPO, 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 P568 MPO registered?

P568 MPO is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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