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P295 VFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,782 mi
Last recorded60,782 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,782 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,499 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on the edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,742 miles

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

o/s screen wash provied no fluid

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,540 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 50,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,457 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 46,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,772 miles

front brake imbalance

offside front tyre tread worn

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,482 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 42,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,936 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 41,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P295 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 61.5%.

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 P295 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 P295 VFB registered?

P295 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P295 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P295 VFB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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