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P181 VFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,674 mi
Last recorded66,674 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2010

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2009

gear box oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,708 miles

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 23 Mar 2007 52,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,246 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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P181 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P181 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 P181 VFB registered?

P181 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P181 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 VFB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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