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P603 SUG

1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

96,673 mi
Last recorded96,673 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx87,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 SUG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2007 96,673 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 96,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 86,004 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 85,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 85,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

colour of near side front indicator

condition of front discs

corrosion to rear coil springs

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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P603 SUG is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 87,480 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 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P603 SUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P603 SUG registered?

P603 SUG is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P603 SUG safe to buy?

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