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P180 MOR

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx83,926 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 MOR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007

Front antiroll bar link bushes in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2006

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

leakage from windscreen washer line in bonnet sound proofing

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2006

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

leakage from windscreen washer line in bonnet sound proofing

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2005 50,183 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2005 50,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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P180 MOR is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Blue 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 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 83,926 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 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P180 MOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P180 MOR registered?

P180 MOR is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P180 MOR safe to buy?

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