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P393 UTL

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,458 mi
Last recorded63,458 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 UTL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,975 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2007 57,972 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear ferrus are slightly curroded.

Pass 19 May 2006 53,411 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

oil leak n/s/ inner drive shaft

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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P393 UTL is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P393 UTL, 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 P393 UTL registered?

P393 UTL is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P393 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P393 UTL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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