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P151 VOU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,096 mi
Last recorded71,096 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,096 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,799 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,798 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper balde rubber deteriated

Fail 1 Sep 2008 61,787 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,644 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished (recommend tyres)

washer fluid leaking out of washer inline valves when operated

Pass 8 May 2006 46,236 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 46,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P151 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 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 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 P151 VOU, 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 P151 VOU registered?

P151 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P151 VOU safe to buy?

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