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P862 VFB

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,223 mi
Last recorded99,223 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2008 99,223 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 97,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 93,801 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 93,547 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 83,089 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 80,903 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 80,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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P862 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 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 Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P862 VFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P862 VFB registered?

P862 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P862 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 VFB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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