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P235 VOU

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,687 mi
Last recorded158,687 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 158,687 miles

10 spots of corrosion osr brake binding

Fail 22 Dec 2010 153,685 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan oil on osf shocker osr brake binding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 153,685 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan oil on osf shocker osr brake binding

Fail 6 Dec 2010 153,507 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

both rear tyres age cracked

nearside rear tyre has rip on outer wall

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2009 145,372 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 145,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 139,317 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 139,187 miles

Nearside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2007 127,488 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 127,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 114,497 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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P235 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P235 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 P235 VOU registered?

P235 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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