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P618 YFV

1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx87,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 YFV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 101,478 miles

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

advise exhaust/rubber

advise rear brake service

Pass 28 May 2008 99,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2008 99,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 93,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 88,734 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 88,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P618 YFV is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P618 YFV, 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 P618 YFV registered?

P618 YFV is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P618 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 YFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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