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P301 XFB

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,689 mi
Last recorded74,689 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 XFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 74,689 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 74,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 68,526 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 68,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2006 62,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2006 62,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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P301 XFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 82,106 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P301 XFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P301 XFB registered?

P301 XFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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