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P325 VFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,310 mi
Last recorded63,310 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 63,310 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 63,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 62,051 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 62,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2008 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,614 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 59,614 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,714 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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P325 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P325 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 P325 VFB registered?

P325 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P325 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P325 VFB shows 8 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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