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P62 HBC

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,394 mi
Last recorded113,394 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 HBC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 113,394 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 113,782 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 107,715 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs corroded

flexy's perishing

inner sills corroding

Pass 25 May 2007 101,782 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 101,782 miles

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

exhaust manifold heat sheild rattle

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

n/s handbrake cable insecure

steering rack play

Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,595 miles

temp repair to middle exhaust section

Fail 1 Jun 2006 97,595 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

TEMP REPAIR TO MIDDLE EXHAUST SECTION

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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P62 HBC is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P62 HBC, 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.

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What year was P62 HBC registered?

P62 HBC is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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