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P741 XHY

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,680 mi
Last recorded84,680 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 XHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2006 84,680 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 84,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

near side rear brake back plate grommet missing

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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P741 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P741 XHY, 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 P741 XHY registered?

P741 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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