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P158 VFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,259 mi
Last recorded59,259 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,259 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight movement in parking brake lever

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,974 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,347 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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P158 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P158 VFB, 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 P158 VFB registered?

P158 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P158 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 VFB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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