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P551 CWL

1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,008 mi
Last recorded113,008 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx87,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 CWL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2009 113,008 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside mirror damaged replacement advised

nearside rear tyre is badley cracked replacement strongley advised

offside fron t tyre worn smooth on inner edge replacement strongley advised

Pass 18 May 2009 113,008 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside mirror damaged replacement advised

nearside rear tyre is badley cracked replacement strongley advised

offside fron t tyre worn smooth on inner edge replacement strongley advised

Pass 8 Mar 2008 107,157 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 107,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 99,217 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 98,977 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 14 Mar 2006 86,378 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 86,378 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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P551 CWL is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 87,480 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 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P551 CWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P551 CWL registered?

P551 CWL is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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