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P472 EMS

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 EMS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 114,909 miles

Corrosion in rear of vehicle around bumper mounts and boot floor will need to be addresed soon,

Fail 22 Jan 2008 114,909 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion in rear of vehicle around bumper mounts and boot floor will need to be addresed soon,

Pass 6 Feb 2007 109,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear valence badly corroded near to fuel tank mount

Fail 25 Jan 2007 109,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

heat shields loose above exhaust

park brake did not lock either wheel

rear valence badly corroded near to fuel tank mount

Pass 18 Jan 2006 101,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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P472 EMS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P472 EMS, 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 P472 EMS registered?

P472 EMS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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