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P796 PSX

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,080 mi
Last recorded106,080 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 PSX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 106,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 100,217 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2008 100,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,133 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 93,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 85,770 miles

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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P796 PSX is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P796 PSX, 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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P796 PSX is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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