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P286 VFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,854 mi
Last recorded61,854 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 50,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,230 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,943 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 91,096 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 39,981 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,183 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,730 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 34,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 31,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 27,565 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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P286 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P286 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 P286 VFB registered?

P286 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P286 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 VFB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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