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P174 VOU

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,157 miles

front discs worn

Fail 5 Jul 2010 59,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,722 miles

n/s/front tyre inner and outer edges very worn, would advise replacement

Fail 22 Jan 2009 53,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED !

n/s/front tyre inner and outer edges very worn, would advise replacement

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,258 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 46,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,441 miles

o/side tyre pressure appears low

Fail 5 Jan 2006 39,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/side tyre pressure appears low

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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P174 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P174 VOU, 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 P174 VOU registered?

P174 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P174 VOU safe to buy?

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