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P402 VAE

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,045 mi
Last recorded109,045 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 109,045 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 109,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 103,775 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,125 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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P402 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P402 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P402 VAE registered?

P402 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P402 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P402 VAE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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