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P489 AHG

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,642 mi
Last recorded102,642 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 AHG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 102,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding and blowing slightly

handbrake travel high but not excessive

nearside and offside sills corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

small chip in windscreen

underside corroding in varius places

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

wiper blades split but still clear screen

Pass 8 May 2007 96,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 83,218 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 83,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P489 AHG is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P489 AHG, 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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What year was P489 AHG registered?

P489 AHG is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P489 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 AHG 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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