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P156 VHY

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,325 mi
Last recorded70,325 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,325 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,874 miles

o/s floor to sill corroding

outer edge of n/s front tyre wearing

Fail 15 Jun 2010 64,872 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s floor to sill corroding

outer edge of n/s front tyre wearing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 29,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,818 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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P156 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P156 VHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P156 VHY registered?

P156 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P156 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 VHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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