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P961 THT

1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,311 mi
Last recorded53,311 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx87,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 THT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,311 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 53,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,576 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 46,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise rear exhaust box baffles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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P961 THT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 87,480 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 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P961 THT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P961 THT registered?

P961 THT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P961 THT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P961 THT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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