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P653 VHY

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,625 mi
Last recorded110,625 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 110,625 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 105,559 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

no brake test due to hose leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2005 80,607 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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P653 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P653 VHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P653 VHY?

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What year was P653 VHY registered?

P653 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P653 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P653 VHY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P653 VHY have outstanding finance?

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