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P193 XHT

1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx87,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 XHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2008 104,791 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 104,791 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 89,081 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 89,075 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 85,109 miles

1 bulb at high level stop lamp inoperative.

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

auxillary drive belt grooves split.

exhaust join leaks.

front brake discs show waer and are lipped.

near side front tyre worn uneven and is bald at the edge.

near side front wiper blade split.

near side rear tyre perished and is out of shape.

off side front tyre perished.

off side rear tyre perished.

off side rear tyre shows deep splits.

rear tow bar close to obstructing rear registration plate.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 85,109 miles

1 bulb at high level stop lamp inoperative.

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

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

auxillary drive belt grooves split.

exhaust join leaks.

front brake discs show waer and are lipped.

near side front tyre worn uneven and is bald at the edge.

near side front wiper blade split.

near side rear tyre perished and is out of shape.

off side front tyre perished.

off side rear tyre perished.

off side rear tyre shows deep splits.

rear tow bar close to obstructing rear registration plate.

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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P193 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 87,480 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 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P193 XHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P193 XHT registered?

P193 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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