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P474 VHW

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,111 mi
Last recorded112,111 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 112,111 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 112,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 98,446 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished and worn

Both front brake flex hoses perished

Exhaust catalyst to front pipe flanges very rusty

Front subframe rusted

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Rear subframe to floor pan mounting bushes perished

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 30 Jun 2008 98,446 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished and worn

Both front brake flex hoses perished

Exhaust catalyst to front pipe flanges very rusty

Front subframe rusted

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Rear subframe to floor pan mounting bushes perished

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 20 Jul 2007 84,073 miles

Both front and rear windscreen wiper blades worn

Both front lower suspension to front subframe mounting bushes perished and worn

Both front road wheel rims slightly distorted

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear steel brake pipes rusty

Both rear tyres perished

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Fail 19 Jul 2007 84,073 miles

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

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

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

Both front and rear windscreen wiper blades worn

Both front lower suspension arm to front subframe mounting bushes perished and worn

Both front road wheel rims slightly distorted

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear steel brake pipes rusty

Both rear tyres perished

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside front and nearside rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Pass 24 Jun 2006 79,894 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on surface edges

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Both rear road springs very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside front to rear and both front steel brake pipes rusty

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight exhaust blow at catalyst to middle section joint

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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P474 VHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P474 VHW, 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 P474 VHW registered?

P474 VHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P474 VHW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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