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P26 UEU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,250 mi
Last recorded96,250 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 UEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 96,250 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 96,240 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,485 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 84,436 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 84,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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P26 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P26 UEU, 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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What year was P26 UEU registered?

P26 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P26 UEU safe to buy?

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