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P162 VOU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2008 93,842 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 93,842 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 93,830 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 91,216 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 91,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 85,999 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 85,920 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P162 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P162 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P162 VOU registered?

P162 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P162 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 VOU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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