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P210 VFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,095 mi
Last recorded110,095 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 110,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 110,095 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 103,226 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 95,171 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 95,166 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,605 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 78,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,970 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,352 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 57,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,674 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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P210 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P210 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 P210 VFB registered?

P210 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P210 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 VFB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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