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P106 VFB

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,110 mi
Last recorded83,110 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX86,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 83,110 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 83,100 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 73,441 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 73,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise PAS steering rack misted with oil

advise air bag lamp lit

advise n/s/f track rod end boot split

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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P106 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 86,997 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 Bravo 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P106 VFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P106 VFB registered?

P106 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P106 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 VFB 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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