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P109 VAE

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,638 mi
Last recorded110,638 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2010 110,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Mar 2010 110,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,287 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 103,286 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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P109 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P109 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P109 VAE registered?

P109 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P109 VAE safe to buy?

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