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P313 XHT

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,918 mi
Last recorded86,918 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 XHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 86,918 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 86,885 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 78,868 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 78,868 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

horn insucure under vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2007 76,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 67,704 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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P313 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX 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 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P313 XHT, 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 P313 XHT registered?

P313 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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