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P571 ACU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,856 mi
Last recorded54,856 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 ACU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perrished

Fail 31 Mar 2009 54,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,223 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Mar 2008 48,226 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,731 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 39,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 29,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,609 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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P571 ACU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P571 ACU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P571 ACU registered?

P571 ACU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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