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P796 VOU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,226 mi
Last recorded63,226 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S86,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 63,226 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 63,214 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,947 miles

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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P796 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P796 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 P796 VOU registered?

P796 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P796 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 VOU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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