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P449 UFA

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,179 mi
Last recorded52,179 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 UFA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2009 52,179 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,819 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,454 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 51,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 49,418 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 49,418 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P449 UFA 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 50%.

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 P449 UFA, 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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P449 UFA is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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