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P679 UOU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,649 mi
Last recorded65,649 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 UOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,199 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 61,199 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P679 UOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P679 UOU, 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 P679 UOU registered?

P679 UOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P679 UOU shows 3 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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