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P771 VFB

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,029 mi
Last recorded88,029 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all 4 suspension coil springs have minor corrosion

front registration plate starting to fade

transmission has oil leak present

vehicle underbody/chassis could do with underseal/corrosion protection

Fail 18 Jun 2009 81,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front suspension coil springs corroded

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

front registration plate starting to fade

nearside front and nearside rear footwell saturated in water

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

radiator has leak present

transmission has leak present

vehicle underbody/chassis could do with underseal/corrosion protection

Fail 18 Jun 2009 81,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front suspension coil springs corroded

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

front registration plate starting to fade

nearside front and nearside rear footwell saturated in water

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

radiator has leak present

transmission has leak present

vehicle underbody/chassis could do with underseal/corrosion protection

Fail 16 Apr 2009 78,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 68,650 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,644 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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P771 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P771 VFB, 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.

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What year was P771 VFB registered?

P771 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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