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P255 VFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,567 mi
Last recorded90,567 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,567 miles

front number plate is cracked

o/s drive shaft oil seal is leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2015 90,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension is badly corroded

3 tyres are badly worn fronts and o/s rear advise replacement

front number plate is cracked

o/s drive shaft oil seal is leaking

sill backs are corroded advise close inspection and treat

Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,702 miles

advise tracking

front number plate is cracked

front tyres and o/s rear tyre are worn to 3mm

o/s drive shaft oil seal is leaking

stonre chip in zone b of windscreen [less than 40 mm]

Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,075 miles

advise adjust o/s washers

front number plate is cracked

front seat belts are hard to release under tension advise rectify

n/s front suspension bump stop is badly worn

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade is badly split

stone chip in zone B of windscreen [less than 40mm ]

Fail 19 Aug 2013 88,075 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise adjust o/s washers

front number plate is cracked

front seat belts are hard to release under tension advise rectify

n/s front suspension bump stop is badly worn

o/s front suspension drop link bushes are badly cracked

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade is badly split

stone chip in zone B of windscreen [less than 40mm ]

Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,540 miles

front brake flexi hoses are cracked advise replacement

front number plate is cracked

o/s drive shaft oil seal is leaking

rear wiper blade is split

slight corrosion on brake pipe from front to rear advise grease

stone chip in zone b of windscreen [less than 40mm]

Fail 17 Sep 2012 86,540 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake flexi hoses are cracked advise replacement

front number plate is cracked

o/s drive shaft oil seal is leaking

rear wiper blade is split

slight corrosion on brake pipe from front to rear advise grease

stone chip in zone b of windscreen [less than 40mm]

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,259 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 84,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pads are worn

front number plate is cracked

o/s rear seat belt is slow to retract

rear exhaust mounting is badly cracked advise replacement

slight cracks in front brake flexi hoses

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,563 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

wipers are smearing ,washers need setting

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,483 miles

front number plate is cracked

o/s drive shaft oil seal is leaking

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Pass 8 Sep 2008 77,212 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 77,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate is cracked

slight exhaust leak at centre joint and cat

Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,077 miles

front number plate is cracked advise replacement

stone chip in n/s headlamp lense

Pass 11 Sep 2006 71,094 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 71,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate is cracked

n/s head lamp glass is chipped, water in lamp

o/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm

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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P255 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P255 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 P255 VFB registered?

P255 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P255 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 VFB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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