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P701 THY

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Orange Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,320 mi
Last recorded116,320 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 THY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 116,320 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 116,320 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 105,231 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2007 105,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 92,696 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 92,694 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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P701 THY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Orange with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P701 THY, 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 P701 THY registered?

P701 THY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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