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P255 XHW

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,043 mi
Last recorded116,043 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.474,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 XHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 116,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 101,560 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 101,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition. travel in hand brake.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 94,339 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 94,339 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 86,296 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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P255 XHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 74,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P255 XHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P255 XHW registered?

P255 XHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P255 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 XHW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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