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P843 VFB

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,045 mi
Last recorded49,045 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,045 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,670 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 43,670 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

All suspention components rust covered

Chassis has all over surface rust

Drivers floor / chassis is creased and damaged possibly due to poor jacking

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front wipers will need to be replaced soon

Rear wiper arm poor condition,no tention

Sump has severly rusted at bottom causing oil to leak through the porous metal

front brake pads and calipers very rusty condition

near side door lock damaged

near side front damaged

near side rear wing damaged

off side rear bumper damaged

off side rear wing damaged

rear wiper blade badly deteriorated

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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P843 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 79,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P843 VFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P843 VFB registered?

P843 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P843 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P843 VFB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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