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P165 VAE

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,624 mi
Last recorded82,624 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,895 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

off/side floor section corroded + holed but not in a prescribed area. note this vehicle is in a advanced state of corrosion.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

brake fluid black?

off/side floor section corroded + holed but not in a prescribed area. note this vehicle is in a advanced state of corrosion.

off/side wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,955 miles

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

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

near/side wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,465 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 55,464 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near/side inner drive shaft boot split + leaking gear oil

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,899 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,786 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

off/side wiper blade split

oil level low

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,793 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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P165 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P165 VAE, 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 P165 VAE registered?

P165 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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