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P574 ACU

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,570 mi
Last recorded83,570 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 ACU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,570 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

f/discs deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,779 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 80,779 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 78,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower ball joint dust covers badly deteriated

Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,078 miles

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers badly deteriated

Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,220 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 74,197 miles

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

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

handbrake close to max travel

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

Fail 17 Jul 2006 74,197 miles

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

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

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

handbrake close to max travel

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

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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P574 ACU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P574 ACU, 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 P574 ACU registered?

P574 ACU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P574 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P574 ACU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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