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P921 YTN

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,987 mi
Last recorded63,987 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto68,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 YTN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,987 miles

milometer display inop

o/s door handle stiff

rear wiper split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,722 miles

handbrake travel close to limit

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge close to limit

Fail 5 Feb 2008 61,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel close to limit

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,164 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 57,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006
Fail 16 Feb 2006

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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P921 YTN is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 68,964 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 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P921 YTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P921 YTN?

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What year was P921 YTN registered?

P921 YTN is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P921 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P921 YTN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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