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P252 VFB

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,906 mi
Last recorded85,906 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 85,906 miles

Crash damage NSF

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

NSF tyre cut to sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2009 85,906 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Crash damage NSF

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

NSF tyre cut to sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2008 79,779 miles

Rear wiper split

Stop light fixed

Wire broken NSF wheel poss pad warning

Fail 11 Nov 2008 79,779 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper split

Stop light fixed

Wire broken NSF wheel poss pad warning

Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,357 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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P252 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P252 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 P252 VFB registered?

P252 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P252 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 VFB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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