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P57 PVU

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,010 mi
Last recorded112,010 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 PVU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 112,010 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR HOLED

REAR SILENCER POOR CONDITION

REAR SPRINGS IN A CORRODED STATE

Fail 11 May 2012 112,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR HOLED

REAR SILENCER POOR CONDITION

REAR SPRINGS IN A CORRODED STATE

Pass 26 May 2011 108,390 miles

ADVANCED RUST THROUGH OUT

EXHAUST POOR

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED

REAR FLOOR WEAK

Fail 23 May 2011 108,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVANCED RUST THROUGH OUT

EXHAUST POOR

REAR FLOOR WEAK

Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,473 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 96,448 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 96,449 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,851 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 89,851 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 76,638 miles

as before

Fail 12 Jun 2006 76,457 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s door mirror missing

no spare wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2005 69,379 miles

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

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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P57 PVU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P57 PVU, 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 P57 PVU registered?

P57 PVU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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