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P285 VCK

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,599 mi
Last recorded40,599 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 VCK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,599 miles

Adv:N/S front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,596 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,493 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,832 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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P285 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P285 VCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P285 VCK registered?

P285 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P285 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 VCK shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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