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P413 VOU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

90,823 mi
Last recorded90,823 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2007 90,823 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight damage front number plate.W/wipers slight smearing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 81,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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P413 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 82,106 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P413 VOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P413 VOU registered?

P413 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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