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P673 THY

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,850 mi
Last recorded85,850 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.474,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 THY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 85,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 2 Dec 2008 85,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 7 Feb 2007 78,073 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 78,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 69,814 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 69,814 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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P673 THY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 74,586 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 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P673 THY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P673 THY registered?

P673 THY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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