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P158 VOU

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

99,754 mi
Last recorded99,754 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx92,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2007 99,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 99,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 94,890 miles

advise both front indicators starting to turn clear

advise offside front flexi starting to chaff off body

advise slight fluid leak from power steering rack

advise wheel rims damaged causing slight warpes on tyres

Fail 4 Jul 2006 94,890 miles

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

advise both front indicators starting to turn clear

advise offside front flexi starting to chaff off body

advise slight fluid leak from power steering rack

advise wheel rims damaged causing slight warpes on tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2006 94,889 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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P158 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 92,660 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 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P158 VOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P158 VOU registered?

P158 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 16 July 1997.

Is P158 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 VOU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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