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P257 VFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,573 mi
Last recorded62,573 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 62,573 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,245 miles

osf windscreen washer jet inop

Fail 21 Nov 2012 58,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

osf windscreen washer jet inop

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,315 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,315 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,023 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 52,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,352 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,298 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 49,298 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 48,019 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 48,009 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 46,996 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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P257 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P257 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 P257 VFB registered?

P257 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P257 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 VFB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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