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P939 XHY

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,520 mi
Last recorded77,520 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto68,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 XHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 77,520 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 77,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 68,750 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 66,656 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 66,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight side to side play on hand brake lever

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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P939 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P939 XHY, 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

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What year was P939 XHY registered?

P939 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 23 July 1997.

Is P939 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P939 XHY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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