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P448 BFV

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,135 mi
Last recorded61,135 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 BFV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2010 61,135 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,999 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 46,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers belt slightly sticking

front brakes slightly juddering

near side front tyre inner edge slightly worn

wipers smearing and slightly split

Fail 21 Apr 2008 39,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers belt slightly sticking

front brakes slightly juddering

near side front tyre inner edge slightly worn

wipers smearing and slightly split

Fail 6 Sep 2007 37,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,030 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,507 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 31,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,762 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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P448 BFV is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 P448 BFV, 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 P448 BFV registered?

P448 BFV is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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