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P693 VOU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,486 mi
Last recorded74,486 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S86,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 68,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,689 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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P693 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 86,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P693 VOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P693 VOU registered?

P693 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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