MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
air bag light on
both headlamps are differant
rear exhaust baffles broken
smokey engine
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P159 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P159 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 P159 VFB registered?
P159 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P159 VFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P159 VFB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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