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P554 VHY

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,507 mi
Last recorded79,507 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,507 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion forming to both outer sils

corrosion forming to both rear wheel arches

corrosion forming to front of floor pan

corrosion forming to nearside rear chassis rail

corrosion forming to rear jacking points

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion nearside rear chassis rail

corrosion to both outer sils

corrosion to floorpan near front

corrosion to rear jacking points

corrosion to rear springs

corrosion to rear subframe

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion forming to ns and os inner sils

corrosion to rear axel

rear jacking points corroded

slight seepage of oil from PAS rack

Fail 12 Mar 2012 74,789 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion forming to ns and os inner sils

corrosion to rear axel

rear jacking points corroded

slight seepage of oil from PAS rack

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,962 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 69,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,418 miles

centre brake lamp sprayed over black and permantly disconected

corrosion in rear coil springs

corrosion on floor seams and floor

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe in to hose

front hub caps tight on valves

handbrake travel near the limit

off side rear tyre on the limit due to wear on inner edge

slight power steering leak evident at offside front steering rack boot,advise furthur inspection

Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,418 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in rear coil springs

corrosion on floor seams and floor

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe in to hose

front hub caps tight on valves

handbrake travel near the limit

off side rear tyre on the limit due to wear on inner edge

slight footpedal creep under pressure

slight power steering leak evident at offside front steering rack boot,advise furthur inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2009 124,639 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,566 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

not all of centre stop light bulbs light up

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2008 56,566 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

not all of centre stop light bulbs light up

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,488 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 52,488 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,043 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 48,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P554 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P554 VHY, 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 P554 VHY registered?

P554 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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