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P270 HHH

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,306 mi
Last recorded100,306 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 HHH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 100,306 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 100,306 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 86,086 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 86,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 76,118 miles

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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P270 HHH is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Blue 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 P270 HHH, 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 P270 HHH registered?

P270 HHH is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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