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P437 VAE

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,730 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 94,730 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 91,833 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 91,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 87,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 82,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,538 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,630 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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P437 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P437 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 P437 VAE registered?

P437 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P437 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P437 VAE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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