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P127 BSB

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,975 mi
Last recorded108,975 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 BSB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 108,975 miles

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

Long handbrake travel

O/S/F inner drive shaft gaitor split

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper mechanisms badly worn but not affecting drivers view

front and rear tyres are of different sizes but not on same axles

Fail 10 Feb 2009 108,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Long handbrake travel

O/S/F inner drive shaft gaitor split

O/S/F inner wheel arch trim damaged and insecure

Wiper mechanisms badly worn but not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,112 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 104,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 98,538 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2007

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 96,966 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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P127 BSB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Grey 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 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,134 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P127 BSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P127 BSB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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