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P742 UOU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,007 mi
Last recorded124,007 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 UOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 124,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 123,678 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

airbag light on

bonnit release insecure

difficult to select reverse gear?

engine misfire?

n/s handbrake cable insecure

n/s inner cv gaitor split

n/s/r door handle broken and cannot be opened from outside

n/s/r reflector damaged.

odometer reading dim

oil "5" service?

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 114,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

PAS fluid black

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS light on dash

lambda emissions - close to limits

n/s/f brake warning wire

n/s/r outer door handle missing - door can not be opened from outside

rear wiper worn to excess

Fail 29 Sep 2007 114,183 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

PAS fluid black

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS light on dash

lambda emissions - close to limits

n/s/f brake warning wire

n/s/r outer door handle missing - door can not be opened from outside

rear wiper worn to excess

Pass 4 Oct 2006 100,578 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 100,578 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Fiat Brava 1.6 SX reliability report

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P742 UOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue 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 P742 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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P742 UOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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