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P814 VOS

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,632 mi
Last recorded95,632 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.474,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 VOS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,632 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 84,452 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 84,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 74,256 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 74,256 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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P814 VOS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 74,586 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P814 VOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P814 VOS registered?

P814 VOS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P814 VOS safe to buy?

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