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P671 RFB

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,319 mi
Last recorded118,319 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S86,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 RFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 118,319 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 118,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

steering rack has light misting of oil

Pass 21 Oct 2008 117,005 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 117,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 111,971 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 111,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 108,022 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 108,022 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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P671 RFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 86,338 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 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P671 RFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P671 RFB registered?

P671 RFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P671 RFB safe to buy?

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