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XDZ 3940

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,567 mi
Last recorded94,567 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDZ 3940
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,567 miles

slight handbrake travel

Fail 24 Jan 2009 94,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,520 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 88,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,680 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 886,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 82,826 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 82,716 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

only two of the centre stop light bulbs working

slight movement in hand brake lever

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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XDZ 3940 is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 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 XDZ 3940, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XDZ 3940 registered?

XDZ 3940 is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is XDZ 3940 safe to buy?

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