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P515 UEU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,437 mi
Last recorded136,437 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 UEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 136,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate damaged

front tyres very worn on inside edges

front/rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2008 136,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate damaged

front tyres very worn on inside edges

front/rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 124,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 111,374 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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P515 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P515 UEU, 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 P515 UEU registered?

P515 UEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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