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P130 VFB

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,464 mi
Last recorded70,464 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,464 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 61,221 miles

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

o/s/f wiperblade slightly torn

Fail 23 Nov 2011 61,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f wiperblade slightly torn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,028 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 59,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,174 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,301 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,728 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 50,712 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,150 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 44,261 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 44,261 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P130 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P130 VFB, 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 P130 VFB registered?

P130 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P130 VFB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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