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P414 VOU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,234 mi
Last recorded70,234 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,234 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 70,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,179 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 69,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Jun 2009 68,107 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades split

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,686 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 65,686 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,790 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 61,459 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW MAY NEED ATTENTION

SLIGHT LEAK TO OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

SLIGHT UNEVEN RISE FALL TO REAR BRAKES

UNABLE TO CHECK NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 25 May 2006 61,459 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW MAY NEED ATTENTION

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT LEAK TO OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

SLIGHT UNEVEN RISE FALL TO REAR BRAKES

UNABLE TO CHECK NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT CHILD SEAT FITTED

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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P414 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P414 VOU, 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 P414 VOU registered?

P414 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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