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P580 WHU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,821 mi
Last recorded82,821 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,821 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 82,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,217 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 78,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 73,589 miles

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

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2007 73,584 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

wetness observed on offside rear brake shoe backplate

Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,471 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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P580 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P580 WHU, 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 P580 WHU registered?

P580 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P580 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 WHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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