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P193 VHY

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

184,402 mi
Last recorded184,402 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 184,402 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 184,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 182,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag ligth on

weakness on nearside sill

wear on discs and pads

Pass 6 Jul 2011 163,431 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 163,430 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

SPARE WHEEL WELL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 24 Jun 2010 155,312 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 155,289 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 154,960 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise strong rear fuel pipe to tank has been repaired requires immeadiate replacement

advise strong rear metal brake pipes incorrectly fitted

advise strong very bad oil leak

airbag light illuminated

front brake discs worn

steering rack leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2009 146,905 miles

BONNET SAFETY CATCH NOT WORKING

Fail 4 Mar 2009 146,905 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BONNET SAFETY CATCH NOT WORKING

Pass 20 Mar 2008 142,326 miles

BONNET SAFETY CATCH NOT WORKING

Fail 12 Mar 2008 142,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

BONNET SAFETY CATCH NOT WORKING

Pass 23 Mar 2007 132,201 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 132,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 123,171 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 123,042 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

excessive oil leak from oil filter ,pipe joint

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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P193 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 P193 VHY, 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 P193 VHY registered?

P193 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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