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P540 DCW

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,856 mi
Last recorded77,856 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 DCW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,856 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,193 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 68,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2005 58,431 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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P540 DCW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Green 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 P540 DCW, 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 P540 DCW registered?

P540 DCW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P540 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 DCW 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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