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P779 LKO

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,459 mi
Last recorded77,459 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.474,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 LKO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,459 miles

powersteering fluid level low

rear subframe rusty

rear panels and boot floor showing advanced signs of rust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all four door handles slightly loose

centre rear seatbelt reciever cover missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front numberplate slightly loose

handbrake cable close to exhaust rubber

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls scuffed

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside and offside rear innersills rusty

nearside and offside rear seatbelts slightly damaged(not through fibres)

nearside doors handles stiff to open

nearside front inner cv boot leaking slightly from end

offside door mirror loose

offside front innerwing to floor seam showing advanced signs of rust(not through)

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

offside numberplate light cover missing

offside stoplight dim

Fail 11 Mar 2009 77,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all four door handles slightly loose

centre rear seatbelt reciever cover missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front numberplate slightly loose

handbrake cable close to exhaust rubber

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls scuffed

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside and offside rear innersills rusty

nearside and offside rear seatbelts slightly damaged(not through fibres)

nearside doors handles stiff to open

nearside front inner cv boot leaking slightly from end

offside door mirror loose

offside front innerwing to floor seam showing advanced signs of rust(not through)

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

offside numberplate light cover missing

offside stoplight dim

powersteering fluid level low

rear panels and boot floor showing advanced signs of rust

rear subframe rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,997 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

brake pedel slightly soft

damp around new brake pipe nut cleaned no leak noted under pressure

some corrosion on some brake pipes

Fail 17 Mar 2008 68,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both front brake hoses perishing

some corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,415 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 64,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 59,395 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 59,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P779 LKO is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P779 LKO, 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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P779 LKO is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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