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P248 VOU

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,277 mi
Last recorded55,277 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,741 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Small cuts to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Corrosion to suspension components.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Small cuts to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Washer jets partially blocked.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,185 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s power steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,458 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,337 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 39,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,908 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 33,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P248 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P248 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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P248 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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