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P213 VCK

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,167 mi
Last recorded63,167 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto68,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 VCK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 63,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 63,167 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,261 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 54,261 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,027 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 52,027 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,619 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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P213 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 68,964 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 1.6 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P213 VCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P213 VCK registered?

P213 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P213 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 VCK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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