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P154 VOU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,011 mi
Last recorded114,011 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 114,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2010 113,965 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip to screen

nearside rear childseat installed therefore not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play to offside front bottom wishbone bushes

Pass 6 May 2009 110,888 miles

both front bottom wishbone bushes weak

front indicators discolouring

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 30 Apr 2009 110,801 miles

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

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

both front bottom wishbone bushes weak

front indicators discolouring

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 6 May 2008 108,494 miles

chips to screen

drivers seat security

front discs corroding

offside front indicator discolouring

radiator leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2008 108,494 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chips to screen

front discs corroding

offside front indicator discolouring

radiator leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2007 105,942 miles

CHIPS TO SCREEN

FRONT INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 17 Jan 2006 102,740 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 16 Jan 2006 102,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

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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P154 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P154 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 P154 VOU registered?

P154 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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