MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,189 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?
Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P418 BFV is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P418 BFV, 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 P418 BFV registered?
P418 BFV is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 29 April 1997.
Is P418 BFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P418 BFV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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