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P759 THU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,484 mi
Last recorded126,484 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx83,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2008 126,484 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 115,199 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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P759 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 83,926 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 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P759 THU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P759 THU registered?

P759 THU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P759 THU safe to buy?

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