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P732 VOU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S86,338 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2009
Pass 10 Dec 2007 99,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to fully test rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2007 99,268 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to fully test rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2006 81,652 miles

front wipers split

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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P732 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Blue 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 P732 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 P732 VOU registered?

P732 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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