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P940 XHY

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,310 mi
Last recorded90,310 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto68,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 XHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 90,310 miles

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

Front subframe corroding

To the offside front brake pipe corroding

Windscreen wiper blades poor conditon

Fail 17 Apr 2008 90,308 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front subframe corroding

To the offside front brake pipe corroding

Windscreen wiper blades poor conditon

Pass 19 Apr 2007 79,992 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 79,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,551 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 71,551 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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P940 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P940 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.

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What year was P940 XHY registered?

P940 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 23 July 1997.

Is P940 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P940 XHY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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