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P508 VHW

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,377 mi
Last recorded70,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 70,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,784 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 61,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 59,695 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P508 VHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P508 VHW, 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 P508 VHW registered?

P508 VHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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