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P487 ODB

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,188 mi
Last recorded96,188 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 ODB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 96,188 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f sill corroded[inner]

Pass 5 Mar 2007 84,225 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 84,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 76,853 miles

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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P487 ODB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P487 ODB, 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 P487 ODB registered?

P487 ODB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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