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P390 VAE

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,881 mi
Last recorded64,881 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,881 miles

bolbs out in centre brake light

front anti roll bar link bushes split

n/s track rod end worn

rear exhaust box blowing

slight leak steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,437 miles

brake warning light on

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

oil leak

power steering rack starting to leak

slight brake judder n/s front

slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

oil leak

power steering rack starting to leak

slight brake judder n/s front

slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 30 Nov 2010 61,900 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid low

o/s front brake pads very low

slight brake judder n/s frobt brake

slight leal power steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,900 miles

brake fluid low

o/s front brake pads very low

slight brake judder n/s frobt brake

slight leal power steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2009 61,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 61,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,444 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 59,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,811 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 56,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear tyres showing age cracks.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,643 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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P390 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P390 VAE, 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 P390 VAE registered?

P390 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P390 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P390 VAE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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