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P187 XEU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,338 mi
Last recorded86,338 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S86,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,338 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 86,338 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 77,116 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 71,331 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 71,330 miles

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

horn insicure

some corrsion found on rear brake pipes

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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P187 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Grey 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 86,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P187 XEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P187 XEU registered?

P187 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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