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P897 OVT

1996 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,648 mi
Last recorded71,648 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 OVT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2007 71,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,648 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,010 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 66,010 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 61,652 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 61,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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P897 OVT is a 1996 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 79,910 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P897 OVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P897 OVT registered?

P897 OVT is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P897 OVT safe to buy?

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