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P843 VBW

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,154 mi
Last recorded117,154 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 VBW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 113,646 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 105,824 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 105,428 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 101,425 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 101,425 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 97,578 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 93,741 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 93,741 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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P843 VBW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 72,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P843 VBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P843 VBW registered?

P843 VBW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is P843 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P843 VBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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